skin-mind axis

Q&A Recap: Dr. Richard Fried on the Psychological Impact of Psoriasis
Richard Fried, MDNext Steps readers had the opportunity to ask internationally recognized clinician and researcher, Dr. Richard Fried questions about the psychological impact of psoriasis and how to better serve psoriasis patients. See all his insightful answers below.  When it comes to depression, in what ways does psoriasis affect women more profoundly than men? My initial response is that we canno …
Richard Fried, MD
Dr. Richard Fried on the Psychological Impact of Psoriasis
Ask the Expert: Dr. Richard FriedPsoriasis Awareness Month gives us access to internationally recognized clinician and researcher, Dr. Richard Fried. Dr. Fried is a board certified dermatologist and clinical psychologist whose area of expertise, among others, includes the interface between the skin and the mind. If you have questions about the role that stress and other psychological issues play in psoriasis, email us at info …
Ask the Expert: Dr. Richard Fried