Many skin diseases are described as chronic, meaning that they have no cure. Even so, in most cases it is possible to control the signs and symptoms they cause well, allowing a good quality of life. Sometimes, even with the best treatment, it can be difficult to control some of these symptoms, which often appear in a context of increased stress, anxiety or sadness. The Psychodermatology clinic is based on the premise that, when triggering factors for the disease are present (stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, etc.), they tend to hinder the response to the dermatological treatment prescribed. Scientifically, we know that the skin and the nervous system share the same embryonic origin, which keeps them connected for the rest of our lives. We all end up experiencing some of these manifestations in the skin: for example, we may blush when we are paid a compliment, have an itchy nose when we lie, sweat excessively when we are nervous, or turn pale when frightened. In some people, this connection creates a greater predisposition to the onset and persistence of skin diseases. If you are aware of this connection and someone is not achieving the expected result with the treatment prescribed, this complementary approach may well make sense in order to obtain the best result and stabilise symptoms.