Hypnodermatology 5697015 214074610 2008-05-22T00:12:45Z Tritium6 108514 spelling {{Nofootnotes|date=April 2008}}'''Hypnodermatology''' is an informal label for the use of [[hypnosis]] in treating the skin conditions that fall between conventional medical [[dermatology]] and the mental health disciplines. The use of hypnosis to provide relief for some skin conditions is based on observations that the severity of the disease may correlate with emotional issues. Hypnosis can be a very valuable therapeutic intervention for hypnotizable subjects with psoriasis and other skin troubles brought about by everyday stressors like a domineering boss, or financial problems, but there are often deeper needs at work. {{Fact|date=April 2008}} If someone is seething inside for reasons that they do not wish to bring to mind or cannot confront or rant and rave about, their skin will attempt to reflect the problem. Psychotherapy, which can also utilize hypnosis, can be a very useful tool to address these deeper problems.{{Fact|date=April 2008}} The effectiveness of hypnosis has also been documented{{Fact|date=April 2008}} for warts, eczema, hives, genital and oral herpes, acne, skin allergies, pain and burning sensations, and compulsive skin picking and hair pulling. A practitioner with training in one of the mental health disciplines, as well as hypnosis and its application to skin disorders is suggested. See also [[Psychodermatology]] References * [http://www.aafp.org/afp/20011201/1873.html American Academy of Family Physicians] * [http://www.psoriasis.org National Psoriasis Foundation] * [http://www.psorcurenow.org Psoriasis Cure Now nonprofit advocacy group] * [http://www.psoriasis.org.au/ Australian Psoriasis support group, non profit.] * [http://www.psoriasis-help.org.uk/ UK Psoriasis Help Forum - Online support forum for psoriasis sufferers by psoriasis sufferers - non-commercial] * [http://www.skincell.org/ SkinCell: International Forum for Skin Disorders, not-for-profit] * http://www.grossbart.com. The Skin Deep website offers resources on hypnodermatology and other research-based psychodermatology techniques. [[Category:Hypnosis]] {{alt-med-stub}}