Management strategies for borderline and narcissistic personality disorders in dermatology practice: a review. (3rd April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reddy, Vidhatha; Myers, Bridget; Chan, Stephanie; Brownstone, Nicholas; Thibodeaux, Quinn; Koo, John
• Is Part Of: Journal of dermatological treatment. Volume 33:Number 3(2022)
• Page Start: 1265
• Page End: 1268
• Publication Date: 2022-04-03
• Subjects: Psychocutaneous dermatology -- cosmetic dermatology -- borderline personality disorder -- narcissistic personality disorder; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- drug therapy -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- therapy -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1832190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-6634

Abstract

Abstract: Dermatologists are often ill-equipped to promptly identify and manage patients with personality disorders. Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) frequently present to dermatology clinics, particularly those that provide esthetic services. Although dermatologists should ideally utilize specific management strategies when working with these patients, there is a lack of awareness and availability of resources on how to do so. Here, we review the psychiatry, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and dermatology literature to provide recommendations on tangible management strategies for dermatologists to avoid common mistakes that are made while managing patients with BPD and NPD. Additionally, we also discuss common dermatologic manifestations of BPD and NPD to improve providers' ability to identify patients with these conditions in their practices.