Bereavement and Dermatologic Disease
An Underrecognized Clinical Consideration.
Hengy M, Hannawa O, Taranikanti V, Mehregan D
International Journal of DermatologyIn the feed 13 Aug 2026, published online 12 Aug 2026, issue 2026 Aug 12, added to PubMed 13 Aug 2026
Topics: Skin cancer & tumorsMelanoma & molesPsoriasisAtopic dermatitis & eczemaPsychodermatology
Abstract
Bereavement is a biologically active stress state and disease modifier that influences atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and melanoma detection and prognosis. Dermatologists should consider bereavement in patients with atopic dermatitis or psoriasis flares, reinforce skin cancer surveillance in bereaved patients, and consider recent bereavement when initiating or escalating therapy.
Abstract from PubMed
PMID 42587391 · DOI 10.1111/ijd.70631