Estimated Frequency of Psychodermatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada.
Tarek TurkMarlene T DytocErik YoungsonAdam Abba-AjiPamela MathuraEsther FujiwaraPublished in: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery (2020)
In a 5-year window, more than a quarter of the identified dermatology patients in Alberta received at least 1 psychotropic medication, pointing to high rates of potential psychodermatologic conditions and/or concurrent mental health issues in dermatology. Diagnostic and care pathways should include a multidisciplinary approach to better identify and treat these conditions.