Bullous Impetigo & the Impact of Mental Health Treatment in Skin Disorders

Skin disorders are a leading cause of emotional and mental health issues among women in the United States. When a chronic skin disorder develops, especially around the face, neck and hands, women often feel overly self-conscious and develop lower self-esteem. If you have been diagnosed with bullous impetigo, there is no doubt you understand the impact this condition has upon your emotional health as well as your physical health.

Impetigo, like any form of bacterial skin infection, can be challenging to treat and often requires both topical anti-bacterial cream in addition to oral antibiotics. For women who chronically suffer from impetigo, the result can be the development of bullous impetigo along the face and especially around the nose. Typically, this condition develops in very young children, including newborns, and spontaneously heals as a child's immune system develops. In some cases, however, women can suffer from these types of facial and nasal impetigo for a very long time.

When seeking out dermatological treatment for your bullous impetigo, it is important to also seek out mental health services if you feel that the skin condition is causing you to become more self-conscious. While the chronic impetigo complications can be minimized with treatment and make-up, it is not uncommon for women to continue to be overly concerned about the appearance of the skin. With cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, by a licensed professional who specializes in skin disorders, you will find that less stress may also help you to overcome the condition.

Proper dermatology is necessary to alleviating the bullous impetigo that women suffer from but, in addition, mental health services are essential as well. Unfortunately, many health care providers overlook the need for mental health services and often due and unnecessary disservice to their patients. By feeling more confident about your skin and appearance, other issues with adult onset acne will dissipate and your skin will become brighter and clearer over time. Never underestimate the power of mental health and psychotherapy in treating skin disorders, in addition to traditional medical care.

Sources: Impetigo, by Elizabeth Laskey