A Study to assess Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Skin Disorders

Dr. Krishna Kumar Singh; Dr. Abhay Kumar; Dr. Iftekhar Khan

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

A Study to assess Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Skin Disorders

Dr. Krishna Kumar Singh, Dr. Abhay Kumar, Dr. Iftekhar Khan

Abstract :

Psychological distress and psychiatric co-morbidity are seen in dermatological patients and its assessment is vital for effective treatment of skin disorders. The aim of present study was to assess anxiety and depression among patients suffering from skin disorders. Research data was collected on 100 patients who attended out patients department of dermatology. Psychiatric interview & screening through Hospital anxiety and depression scale was used to collect the data after obtaining consent. Results Out of 100 patients 28% of patients were suffering from anxiety (10 % had mixed anxiety & depression, 07% had generalized anxiety disorder, 06% had panic disorder and 05 % had somatization disorder) and 12% of patients were suffering from depression (08% had major depressive disorder and 04% had dysthymia). Conclusion Skin disorders are associated with significantly increased anxiety and depression. Undiagnosed psychological distress may result in ineffective management of skin disorder. For effective management of these disorders there is periodic need of mental health consultation.