Differences Between Psoriasis Patients and Skin-healthy Controls Concerning Appraisal of Touching, Shame and Disgust

作者：Lahousen Theresa^*; Kupfer Joerg; Gieler Uwe; Hofer Angelika; Linder M Dennis; Schut Christina

来源：ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA, 2016, 96: 78-82.

DOI：10.2340/00015555-2373

• psoriasis
• shame
• disgust
• touching

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease associated with high levels of psychological distress and considerable life impact. Feelings of shame and stigmatization can lead to avoidance of social activity and intimacy. In this study, the Touch-Shame-Disgust questionnaire (TSD-Q) was used to evaluate pleasure in touching oneself and in a partnership, parental touching during childhood and (skin-related) shame and disgust. Skin-related disgust and shame were significantly higher in psoriasis patients than in healthy controls. Moreover, psoriasis patients scored significantly lower than skin-healthy controls concerning appraisal of self-touching and parental touching. In contrast, psoriatic patients scored higher concerning appraisal of touching in a partnership. Due to the fact that low self-esteem might enhance the negative evaluation of touch and the feelings of shame and disgust, psychological interventions should be integrated in the treatment of psoriasis.

• 出版日期2016-7
• 单位河北医科大学