Psychodermatology: An emotional response

@article{Deweerdt2012PsychodermatologyAE,
  title={Psychodermatology: An emotional response},
  author={Sarah Deweerdt},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2012},
  volume={492},
  pages={S62-S63}
}
  • S. Deweerdt
  • Published 20 December 2012
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Nature
As the link between stress and psoriasis flare-ups becomes clearer, it seems the most vulnerable patients require a new type of treatment. 
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