title: [Pathomimia].
abstract: Three cases of pathomimia are presented. The lesions are described and the characteristic lack of response to even prolonged treatment is illustrated. Interpretation of automanipulation as a cutaneous symptom of a psychopathological condition is discussed. The therapeutic success depends upon the psychiatric treatment which is difficult to carry out as it is frequently contrary to the patient's wishes.
authors.affiliation: Marselisborg Hospital, Arhus, dermatologisk afdeling.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Søderberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology
vernacular_title: Patomimi.