The Koebner phenomenon was first described by Heinrich Koebner (1838-1904), one of the outstanding dermatologists of the 19th century. His initial observations and studies resulted from having seen patients who had developed psoriasis at sites of excoriations, horse bites, and tattoos and he first published his findings in 1876. However, the definition has been extended to include lesions developed after trauma in people with no pre-existing dermatosis. Several other skin diseases e.g. lichen planus, vitiligo and Darier disease, can also
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A rapid heartbeat, headache, stiff neck, backache, rapid breathing, sweating and upset stomach are a few of the everyday physical symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression. There is a growing medical consensus of opinion that many skin diseases are strongly associated with psychological stress and illness. The relationship of stress, anxiety, depression, not to mention feelings of stigma, shame, embarrassment, and low self-esteem all impact upon a person who is suffering from psoriasis. 1, 2 The interplay between stress and multiple
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Identifying your Stressors Use the list below to identify your stressors. For each item on the list, note whether or not it is important to you and whether or not you have control over it. Changing Jobs/Promotion     Family Conflicts                     General Health   Lack of Confidence          Isolation                   Money Worries Pain/Fatigue          Â
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It is important that you and you alone take control – find the solution that best helps you and ensure that you keep doing it – remember it comes down to your adherence to not only your treatment plan but also in your efforts to control your stress and increase your emotional resilience. The next step is to test some simple Physical Relaxation Techniques and find the one that works for you:- Use the following to help you release muscle tension. YOGA STRETCH  1.
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As we indicated in the Simple Physical Relaxation Techniques blog, it is important that you take control and find some relaxation techniques that best assist you to relax and to control your stress levels and increase your emotional resilience. Once you have mastered the 4 exercises that you found or will find in our Physical Relaxation Techniques blog it is time to combine any one of these with some simple Mental/Mind Relaxation Exercises and find the one that works for
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