title: Pyschodermatology: a trip through history.
abstract: The interaction between the mind and diseases of the skin has been the study focus for many researchers worldwide. The field of Psychodermatology, or Psychocutaneous Medicine, is the result of the merging of two major medical specialties, psychiatry and dermatology. Although the history of Psychodermatology is rather old and interesting, the field has only recently gained popularity. Since ancient times, philosophers, surgeons, dermatologists and psychiatrists have reported the presence of psychocutaneous diseases in various scenarios. In this article, the authors describe curious and remarkable facts in the history of Psychodermatology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA.
authors.forename: Katlein
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: França
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chacon
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ledon
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Savas
authors.forename: Keyvan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nouri
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000266:history*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000266:history*; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders