Abstract
The interaction between the mind and diseases of the skin has been the study focus
for many researchers worldwide. The field of Psychodermatology, or Psychocutaneous
Medicine, is the result of the merging of two major medical specialties, psychiatry
and dermatology. Although the history of Psychodermatology is rather old and
interesting, the field has only recently gained popularity. Since ancient times,
philosophers, surgeons, dermatologists and psychiatrists have reported the presence
of psychocutaneous diseases in various scenarios. In this article, the authors
describe curious and remarkable facts in the history of Psychodermatology.
