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Emotional dysfunction, child–family relationships and childhood atopic dermatitis.
- Source :
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British Journal of Dermatology . Mar1999, Vol. 140 Issue 3, p381-384. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- A link between atopic dermatitis (AD) and emotional dysfunction is now well established but consideration of this has yet to be widely incorporated into clinical management. A biopsychosocial model of the mind–body interaction is considered in conjunction with the theory of childhood emotional development and the impact of a diseased skin, for its effect on a child growing up with AD. AD inevitably adds to the difficulties of parenting, so that parents and children may become locked into dysfunctional relationships. This adds to the stresses for all concerned, and may contribute to the deterioration of the child's skin condition as part of a psychosomatic vicious cycle. There is a strong indication that the psychological dimensions of AD should be taken into account as part of routine management. Further research will be needed to establish the effectiveness of any psychological intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ATOPIC dermatitis
*EMOTIONAL problems of children
*CHILDREN
*FAMILY relations
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00070963
- Volume :
- 140
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 5303428
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.1999.02696.x