Seetra is seeing a therapist for the first time. Her psychologist notes that her severe facial acne may contribute significantly to her depressive symptoms, since her high school classmates tend to be mean about her pimples. On which axis of a DSM diagnosis would Seetra's acne be noted?

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Axis III is used to note any physical or medical conditions that may be relevant to the individual's psychological symptoms. Seetra's severe facial acne falls under this category.

Seetra Is Seeing a Therapist for the First Time