The Journal

“Psychodermatology, adolescent mental health, quality-of-life measurement, financial toxicity, and teledermatology all show how dermatology increasingly extends beyond visible lesions.

The September issue of the Journal addresses the psychological complexity of aesthetic and medical consultations, the psychiatric burden of atopic dermatitis in adolescence, limitations of a commonly used quality-of-life measurement, the financial toxicity experienced by patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, and the still uneven implementation of teledermatology and teledermoscopy in Europe.

Together, these papers emphasize that high-quality dermatologic care requires clear communication, mental-health consideration, valid patient feedback, awareness of costs, and robust digital support.”