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Trial reportJournal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG2026

Psychoeducational schema therapy for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis: a randomized controlled pilot crossover trial.

Regina von Spreckelsen, Hila Emmert, Jan Hartmann, Matthias Hübenthal, Stephan Weidinger, Ulrich Mrowietz, Eva M J Peters, Sascha Gerdes

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Trial report in Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Regina von SpreckelsenCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
Hila EmmertCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
Jan HartmannCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1842-8219
Matthias HübenthalCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5956-3006
Stephan WeidingerCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3944-252X
Ulrich MrowietzCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
Eva M J PetersPsychoneuroimmunology Laboratory, Clinic for Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Sascha GerdesCentre for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesAtopic dermatitis and psoriasis are chronic inflammatory skin diseases often linked to psychological stress. Integrative care models are lacking. This randomized pilot study aimed to develop and test a psychoeducational intervention for dermatology patients. PATIENTS AND

methodsPatients with a PHQ-2 score ≥ 3 at an outpatient inflammation center were randomized into an intervention or control group. The intervention group received three standardized educational sessions focusing on maladaptive schemas, coping strategies, psychoeducation, and emotion-focused techniques (e.g. chair-dialogues, imaginary rescripting).

results19 patients received the intervention; 13 were in the control group. Post-intervention, significant improvements were observed in dermatological quality of life (DLQI), subjective well-being (WHO-5), and depressive symptoms (PHQ-9, BDI-II). Psychological benefits were largely independent of disease severity (PASI, EASI). Qualitative feedback highlighted usability, learning specific techniques, and a trusting therapeutic relationship.

conclusionsA brief psychoeducational intervention significantly reduced psychological stress in dermatology outpatients. Further studies are needed to evaluate long-term effects and broader implementation.

Indexed as

Dermatitis, AtopicPatient Education as TopicPsoriasisStress, PsychologicalAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultCross-Over StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeTreatment Outcomeatopic dermatitisbrief psychotherapydepressive symptomsintegrated carepilot trialpsoriasispsychodermatologypsychoeducationquality of lifeschema therapy

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PMID41854066
PMCPMC13636097

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