title: Dermatitis artefacta of the breast: a series of case reports.
abstract: Dermatitis artefacta of the breast is a common disease process with a psychological basis. Psychiatric assessment is a useful adjunct in the management of these patients who at initial presentation seem to have a strictly surgical dermatological problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK. farrierjerry@hotmail.com
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Farrier
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Mansel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D005162:Factitious Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017698:Postmenopause; D017697:Premenopause; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior