The Importance of Exploring the Role of Anger in People With Psoriasis

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin [2] reported that 98% of people in the United Kingdom surveyed were negatively psychologically affected by their skin condition, but only 18% reported receiving psychological support. There is robust evidence that the clinical course of psoriasis is influenced by social determinants including stress, as well as stressful life events [3], but the exact role emotion plays in the onset and progression of psoriasis seems multifactorial. The prevalence of anger is not currently measured within mainstream dermatological services, and considering the potential role of negative emotions in the development, maintenance, and exacerbation of symptoms, exploration could provide valuable insights and benefits for patients.