title: [Hypnotherapy of atopic dermatitis in an adult. Case report].
abstract: Hypnosis is well known for its modulatory effects on immune and inflammatory processes, and it is a therapeutic option for certain diseases of such pathogenesis. The authors report treatment of an adult patient with extensive atopic dermatitis, who was only minimally responsive to conservative treatment. In a 15 session hypnotherapy the authors combined the use of direct, symptom-oriented suggestive techniques with hypnotic procedures to identify and modify comorbid psychological issues. To monitor the effect of the treatment, patient diaries (quality and quantity of sleep, intensity of pain and itch) and repeated psychometric tests were used. At the end of treatment there were improvements in all measured dimensions (itch, pain, insomnia, activity, anxiety and emotional state) both clinically and psychometrically. The authors conclude, that hypnosis can be an effective adjunctive therapy in atopic dermatitis, and in certain severe cases may constitute a salvage therapy.
authors.forename: Kristóf
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Perczel
authors.forename: János
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gál
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000276:immunology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011594:Psychometrics; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D057566:Self Report; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents