Tim Brunson DCH

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Nonpharmacologic management of common skin and psychocutaneous disorders.

Posted At : April 22, 2008 8:47 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Skin Disorders, Smoking Cessation


Data supporting the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic psychocutaneous techniques continues to accumulate. These interventions are used for the treatment of common and psychocutaneous skin conditions. They are most commonly used as adjuncts to traditional therapies. This article will review the data on the effectiveness of hypnosis, biofeedback, psychotherapy, meditation, support groups, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation, and psychotherapy. Data supporting the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic psychocutaneous techniques continues to accumulate. These interventions are used for the treatment of common and psychocutaneous skin conditions. They are most commonly used as adjuncts to traditional therapies. This article will review the data on the effectiveness of hypnosis, biofeedback, psychotherapy, meditation, support groups, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation, and psychotherapy.

Dermatol Ther. 2008 Jan-Feb;21(1):60-8. Fried RG, Hussain SH. Yardley Dermatology and Yardley Skin Enhancement and Wellness Center, Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA. dermshrink@aol.com

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Kenneth Hardy, Ph.D.

Posted At : April 22, 2008 5:05 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Who's Who


Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph.D. is a professor in the department of the Marriage and Family Therapy at Syracuse University and a senior faculty at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Dr. Hardy is internationally known for his work in the area of family therapy and diversity. He is the author of numerous publications devoted to working effectively with diverse and oppressed families. Dr. Hardy, a former recipient of the prestigious Teacher/Scholar of the Year award at Syracuse University, also maintains a private practice specializing in family therapy with oppressed populations.

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