Skin and mental health are intertwined. This is evident embryologically, as we know that the skin and brain are derived from ectoderm, forming a skin-brain axis. Furthermore, scientific pathophysiology has shown that conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis are directly influenced by mood. Whether you are a patient, a provider, or an aesthetics
Psychodermatology: A skin-brain axis exists, so what are you doing about it? originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
