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Faux Freckles At Your Skin Service - Psychodermatology Introducing the undiscovered service that is provided to help individuals living with skin conditions to promote psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing. Living and dealing with a skin condition has the potential to take a toll on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. However, with the help of psychodermatology, individuals with all types of skin conditions can benefit from this service, to help reduce psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression and stress. It also aids and strives to improve your self-esteem, relationships and social skills. Not only does it help with managing the psychological and emotional aspects, it also assists in treating the physical symptoms of chronic skin conditions, helping to positively impact the quality of life within individuals. There are only a few clinics in the UK that offer this service such as Eudelo, The Dermatology Clinic and Royal Free Hospital. If you suffer from a skin condition, from vitiligo to acne, this service is one for consideration if you find living with a skin condition starting to affect your mental health and becoming immensely overwhelming. Issue 01 | W I P E D | 5