From the reviews: "Many skin conditions have a psychiatric component, either causal ... or real disfigurement from a skin disease. This book attempts to describe these conditions. ... written for all physicians working in the areas of practical dermatology and psychosomatics. ... useful for anyone working with the mentally afflicted as it may help them to diagnose and address psychiatric conditions by observing the skin. ... In this, it is a very useful reminder to those who see patients with psychological aspects to their skin issues ... ." (Kathleen E Kramer, Doody's Review Service, September, 2009)