RT Book, Section A1 Bonds, Curley L. A2 Kelly, A. Paul A2 Taylor, Susan C. A2 Lim, Henry W. A2 Serrano, Ana Maria Anido SR Print(0) ID 1161544558 T1 Psychiatric Aspects of Skin of Color T2 Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071805520 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161544558 RD 2024/03/28 AB KEY POINTSSkin color is the major contributor to race consciousness and prejudice, with psychological implications for the individual that are often overlooked.Dermatologic conditions are frequently linked to psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and social phobia.Medications for skin imperfections sometimes induce depression or suicidal thoughts.Skin abnormalities should be evaluated to determine if they represent an underlying psychiatric disorder.Some psychotropic medications are associated with a wide range of skin lesions that can be serious or even life-threatening.Skin bleaching, tattooing, and branding are culturally specific forms of self-mutilation in people with skin of color.Shared management and close collaboration among clinicians treating individuals with psychocutaneous disorders are important for the best outcome.