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Research: SHENEFELT, Department of
Listed in Issue 54
Abstract
SHENEFELT, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612 USA. pshenefe@hsc.usf.edu writes that hypnosis has been used since ancient times to treat medical and dermatological (skin) problems. The authors review (87 references) the literature regarding the uses for hypnosis as a treatment in skin practice.
Background
Methodology
The author conducted a MEDLINE search between January 1966 through December 1998 using key words related to hypnosis and skin disorders.
Results
Hypnosis, used as an alternative or complementary therapy can improve or cure a wide range of skin disorders including acne excoriee, alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, congenital icthyosiform erythroderma, dyshidrotic dermatitis, erythromelalgia, furuncles, glossodynia, herpes simplex, hyperhidrosis, ichthyosis vulgaris, lichen planus, neurodermatitis, nummular dermatitis, postherpetic neuralgia, pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea, trichotillomania, urticaria, verruca vulgaris and vitiligo.
Conclusion
Clinicians trained appropriately may successfully treat patients with many skin disorders using hypnosis.
References
Shenefelt PD. Hypnosis in dermatology. Archives of Dermatology 136(3): 393-9. Mar 2000.
