Publications

Oral presentation presented at the Deutscher Kongress für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie (DKPM), Berlin, Germany

Workshop presented at the Fachsymposium Psychosomatik und
Psychotherapie, Gießen, Germany

Stigmatization of skin conditions like alopecia areata (AA) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) impairs quality of life (QoL), but research is limited. The aim of this study was to compare stigmatization and QoL in individuals with AA and AGA in German-speaking (GS) and US samples and identify stigmatization predictors. 

Plaque-type psoriasis affects the genital area in 7–42% of patients, and can impose significant quality of life (QoL) impairments. In this case, systemic treatment is recommended regardless of the affected body surface area. This real-world study compared treatment effects and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) between patients with and without genital lesions, undergoing apremilast treatment for 6 ± 1 months. Secondary analyses were conducted using data from the observational, retrospective, cross-sectional APPRECIATE study. 

Introduction to the topic of psychodermatology for a dedicated issue of the journal "Die Dermatologie" on the occasion of World Psychodermatology Day, which is an expression of the growing interest in the connection between the skin and the psyche.

The aims of this study were to compare clinical and psychosocial parameters between patients with a different severity of atopic dermatitis and to analyse the effect of an omega-6-fatty-acid-skin therapy.

This systematic literature review aimed to aggregate existing research on
correlates and mechanisms that contribute to self-stigmatization
among people with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata or hidradenitis suppurativa and to, ultimately, identify targets for psychosocial interventions.

Women of childbearing age (WoCBA) with psoriasis face additional burden related to contraindications of systemic treatments during pregnancy/lactation and to the physical and psychosocial impact of psoriasis on their intimate/sexual relationships.

Within a people-centered health care model, this study aimed to identify specific patient needs and their correlates in WoCBA (18–45 years), in comparison to same-age men and women above 45 years.

Certified CME training by the German Academy of Dermatology.

Dermatillomania requires specialist knowledge, a correct diagnosis and a lot of time for sensitive and differentiated exploration by the practitioner. According to current research, the treatment of choice is cognitive behavioural therapy, in particular habit reversal training.

We investigated costs, time and disease burden of ichthyoses. The study addresses difficulties of the healthcare situation for patients with ichthyoses and reveals potential improvements.