Psychosocial Impact of Dermatologic Disease: Understanding the Patient Journey
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Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, Mona Shahriari, MD
Summary
This article discusses the psychosocial impact of dermatologic diseases on patients, focusing on the patient journey. It features three dermatology experts — Dr. Seemal R. Desai, Dr. Tina Bhutani, and Dr. Mona Shahriari — who are presenting on how dermatologic conditions affect patients beyond physical symptoms, including mental health, quality of life, and treatment adherence. The piece prompts reflection on whether patients stop treatment due to finding peace or losing hope.
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