Depression and suicidal ideation in patients with acne, psoriasis, and alopecia areata

Background: Depression is a common yet often underdiagnosed psychiatric comorbidity in patients with chronic skin disorders. Presence of depression can be an aggravating and perpetuating factor for these conditions. Aim: To determine the frequency of depressive disorder and suicidal ideation in adul...

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Main Authors: Amit Jagtiani, Parmil Nishal, Purshottam Jangid, Sujata Sethi, Surabhi Dayal, Anu Kapoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour
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Online Access:http://www.jmhhb.org/article.asp?issn=0971-8990;year=2017;volume=22;issue=1;spage=50;epage=54;aulast=Jagtiani