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Cognitive Behavioural Stress Management as Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Case Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

W. Kim Halford  and
Suzanne Miller
W. Kim Halford
Affiliation:
Behaviour Research and Therapy Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Queensland
Suzanne Miller
Affiliation:
Behaviour Research and Therapy Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Queensland
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Abstract

A 37-year-old male with a 13-year history of atopic dermatitis (AD) was treated with cognitive behavioural stress management. Self-rated stress and extent of AD rash decreased from baseline to the end of treatment, and gains were maintained at follow-up. A significant correlation between stress and extent of AD rash was observed. Discussion focused on the possible role of stress induced immunosuppression on exacerbations of AD, and the need for controlled trials evaluating the treatment procedures used in the current study.

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Research Article
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Behaviour Change , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , March 1992 , pp. 19 - 24
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1992

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