Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Dermatology

　I am honored to serve as the fourth President of the Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Dermatology. I am committed to further advancing the Society, and I sincerely appreciate your continued support and guidance.

　Our Society originated from the Psychodermatology Research Group established in 1987 and was formally founded in 2010. The first Annual Meeting was held in 2011. Since then, Dr. Ryoichi Kamide, Dr. Yuko Higaki, and Dr. Makoto Hashiro have successively served as Presidents and built a strong foundation for our activities.

　Psychodermatology is a discipline that addresses skin symptoms not only from biological perspectives but also from psychological and social viewpoints. Chronic skin diseases often impose a significant psychological burden due to persistent itching and the visibility of lesions.

Recent advances in dermatologic pharmacotherapy?including biologics and JAK inhibitors?have greatly improved disease control. Holistic care that incorporates psychosocial factors can further enhance treatment outcomes and support dose adjustment or discontinuation. Psychosomatic approaches are also valuable for patients who do not receive novel therapies.

　In addition to our Annual Meeting, the Society engages in educational activities at major national meetings and participates in international joint symposia at the World Congress of Dermatology (WCD).

　Learning psychodermatology enhances communication skills and enriches daily clinical practice. I sincerely hope that our Society will continue to contribute to the professional development of dermatologists and to the advancement of psychosomatic dermatology.

February 1^st, 2026

Masako Minami-Hori, M.D., Ph.D.

President,

The Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Dermatology