Hypnodermatology

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Hypnodermatology is an informal label for the use of hypnosis in treating the skin conditions that fall between conventional medical dermatology and the mental health disciplines.

Hypnosis purportedly special psychological state with certain physiological attributes

Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. The term may also refer to an art, skill, or act of inducing hypnosis.

Dermatology field of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases

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The use of hypnosis to provide relief for some skin conditions is based on observations that the severity of the disease may correlate with emotional issues. In addition, hypnotherapy has been used to suggest improvement on dermatological symptoms, such as chronic psoriasis, [1] eczema, [2] ichthyosis, warts [3] and alopecia areata. [4]

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Alopecia areata condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body

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Philip D. Shenefelt, a research dermatologist at the University of South Florida School of Medicine, has identified two dozen dermatologic conditions that have shown response to hypnosis in the literature, with varying degrees of evidence. These include successful results in controlled trials on verruca vulgaris, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. [5] [6] A 2005 review in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings stated that, "A review of the use of hypnosis in dermatology supports its value for many skin conditions not believed to be under conscious control". [7] The most comprehensively studied skin conditions in relation to hypnotherapy are psoriasis and warts. [3] Hypnosis may have positive effects on dermatological conditions in both adults and children. [8]

University of South Florida College of Medicine

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Atopic dermatitis A dermatitis that is a chronically relapsing inflammatory allergic response located in the skin that causes itching and flaking.

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a type of inflammation of the skin (dermatitis). It results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. Clear fluid may come from the affected areas, which often thickens over time. While the condition may occur at any age, it typically starts in childhood with changing severity over the years. In children under one year of age much of the body may be affected. As children get older, the back of the knees and front of the elbows are the most common areas affected. In adults the hands and feet are the most commonly affected areas. Scratching worsens symptoms and affected people have an increased risk of skin infections. Many people with atopic dermatitis develop hay fever or asthma.

Hypnotherapy may contribute towards reducing itching and discomfort brought on by the presence of warts and improves and possibly decreasing lesions. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Tausk, F.; Whitmore, S. E. (1999). "A pilot study of hypnosis in the treatment of patients with psoriasis". Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. 68 (4): 221–225. doi:10.1159/000012336. PMID   10396014.
  2. ↑ Mirvish, I. (1978). "Hypnotherapy for the child with chronic eczema: A case report". South African Medical Journal. 54: 410–412.
  3. 1 2 3 Mendoza, M.E.; Capafons, A. (2009). "Efficacy of clinical hypnosis: A summary of its empirical evidence" (PDF). Papeles del Psicólogo. 30 (2): 98–116. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ↑ Willemsen, R.; Vanderlinden, J.; Deconinck, A.; Roseeuw, D. (2006). "Hypnotherapeutic management of alopecia areata". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 55 (2): 233–237. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2005.09.025. PMID   16844504.
  5. ↑ Shenefelt, P. S. (2008). "Relaxation, meditation, and hypnosis for skin disorders and procedures". In De Luca, B. N. Mind-body relaxation and research focus. New York: Nova Science Publishers. pp. 45–63.
  6. ↑ Stewart, A.C.; Thomas, S.E. (1995). "Hypnotherapy as a treatment for atopic dermatitis in adults and children". British Journal of Dermatology. 132 (5): 778–783. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb00726.x.
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