Exploring the biopsychosocial impact of recalcitrant eczema - a case report

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dc.contributor.authorBander, Ghufranen
dc.contributor.authorJohnson, Alexanderen
dc.contributor.authorSkurdina, Noraen
dc.contributor.authorJunaid, Maheenen
dc.contributor.editorMehta, Shobhaen
dc.contributor.editorCronin, Pádraigen
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-28T13:55:00Z
dc.date.available2025-10-28T13:55:00Z
dc.date.issued2025en
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: A 13-year-old female patient presents with a complex case of severe eczema ongoing for over a year. This case report integrates the biopsychosocial model, focusing on the biological, psychological, and social determinants affecting flare onset and guiding the treatment plan. Methods: Consent was obtained from the patient and her mother. A comprehensive review of the patient's medical file, including past medical and surgical history, family, and social history was conducted. A multidisciplinary approach drawing on opinions from dermatology, primary care, and social work, was used to optimize treatment. Results: Through a biological perspective, the patient has widespread excoriation and lichenification throughout the body, likely attributed to hormonal changes associated with menarche and family history. Psychologically, the patient described a shift from her previously calm demeanor to a more agitated and anxious state. Socially, the patient reports social withdrawal and the stigma associated with her flares. Discussion: This case highlights the importance of incorporating the biopsychosocial model when treating severe and relapsing cases of eczema in pediatric populations. Dealing with chronic, worsening flares, as reported in the case, highlights the vital need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the emotional and physical impacts. Conclusion: The patient's case represents a common pediatric presentation in general practice and illustrates the necessity of incorporating the biopsychosocial model when addressing treatment options for chronic skin conditions such as eczema.en
dc.description.statusNot peer revieweden
dc.description.versionPublished Versionen
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dc.identifier.citationBander, G., Johnson, A., Skurdina, N. and Junaid, M. (2025) 'Exploring the biopsychosocial impact of recalcitrant eczema - a case report', UCC Student Medical Journal, 5, pp.87-89. https://doi.org/10.33178/SMJ.2025.1.18en
dc.identifier.doi10.33178/SMJ.2025.1.18en
dc.identifier.endpage89en
dc.identifier.issn2737-7237
dc.identifier.journalabbrevUCC SMJ
dc.identifier.journaltitleUCC Student Medical Journalen
dc.identifier.startpage87en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/18095
dc.identifier.volume5
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherUCC Medical Research and Technology Societyen
dc.rights© 2025, the Author(s). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.en
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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dc.subjectBiopsychosocial modelen
dc.subjectDermatologyen
dc.subjectEczemaen
dc.titleExploring the biopsychosocial impact of recalcitrant eczema - a case reporten
dc.typeArticle (peer-reviewed)en
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