The co-morbidity of chronic skin conditions and mental health disorders has long been recognized,
and in recent years specialty psychodermatology and neurodermatology groups have emerged.
Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disorder frequently associated with depression,
anxiety and other psychological sequelae.
The mental health impairment scores among acne patients are higher vs.
a number of other chronic, nonpsychiatric medical conditions, including epilepsy and diabetes