Christian Martin Gerhard Stierle

Christian Martin Gerhard Stierle is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy. His research focuses on the intersection of psychology and dermatology, particularly the role of self-compassion, shame, and disgust in chronic and inflammatory skin conditions such as alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. He has contributed extensively to psychodermatology, emphasizing psychosocial care and psychoeducation.

Research Trends: His recent publications (2023-2025) explore self-compassion, shame, and stigma in dermatological contexts, often employing systematic reviews and digital intervention frameworks like the HautKompass web-based program. Keywords include Psychodermatology, Self-Compassion, Shame, and Psychoeducation.

Activities: He serves as Vice President of the German Dermatological Society and co-authored a poster presentation on psychodermatology gaps in Latvia.