The Importance of Exploring the Role of Anger in People With Psoriasis

Hughes, Olivia; Hunter, Rachael

doi:10.2196/33920

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“…Despite the increasing interest in psychosocial aspects of autoimmune conditions, there is a scarcity of research examining anger associated with psoriasis. The purpose of this study was to address this gap by exploring the onset and progression of psoriasis with attention to the role of anger 32 . To our knowledge, there has been no study to date which has qualitatively investigated anger related to psoriasis.…”

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“…The purpose of this study was to address this gap by exploring the onset and progression of psoriasis with attention to the role of anger. 32 To our knowledge, there has been no study to date which has qualitatively investigated anger related to psoriasis. Such an approach has a growing body of literature examining a range of health conditions 33 , 34 including burns, 35 and visible difference.…”

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Understanding the experiences of anger in the onset and progression of psoriasis: A thematic analysis

Hughes

Hunter

2022

Skin Health and Disease

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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, which can be affected by stress. Living with psoriasis can trigger negative emotions, which may influence quality of life. The present study explored the lived experiences of people with psoriasis with attention to the potential role of anger in the onset and progression of the chronic skin condition. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 participants (n = 5 females, n = 7 males) recruited from an advert on a patient charity social media platform. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four key themes were identified: (1) anger at the self and others, (2) the impact of anger on psoriasis: angry skin, (3) shared experiences of distress and (4) moving past anger to affirmation. Findings suggest that anger can have a perceived impact on psoriasis through contributing to sensory symptoms and unhelpful coping cycles, and points to a need for enhanced treatment with more psychological support. The findings also highlight the continued stigma which exists for those living with visible skin conditions and how this may sustain anger for those individuals. Future research could usefully focus on developing targeted psychosocial interventions to promote healthy emotional coping.This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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