The Role of Psychological Factors in Palmoplantar Pustulosis

Overview

Journal J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2002 Sep 13

PMID 12224686

Citations 5

Authors

M Saez-Rodriguez

A Noda-Cabrera

F Guimera-Martin-Neda

S Dorta-Alom

M Escoda-Garcia

E Fagundo-Gonzalez

R Sanchez-Gonzalez

R Garcia-Montelongo

M Garcia-Bustinduy

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to find out whether emotional stress is related to palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP).

Subjects And Methods: Our 21 patients with palmoplantar pustulosis and 21 age- and sex-matched controls were studied with the help of a psychological interview and two psychological tests: Eysenk's Personality Questionnaire for Adults (EPQ-A) and Inventory of Situations and Response of Anxiety (ISRA).

Results: Anxiety, ranging from moderate to severe was higher in PPP patients than in controls (P < 0.001).

Conclusion: Our findings seem to indicate that stress may be related to exacerbation of the palmoplantar pustulosis.

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