Unna sleeve for neurotic excoriations.
Neurotic excoriations are self-induced skin lesions produced because of compulsive scratching or picking. We present the successful use of the venerable technique of an Unna boot used as an Unna sleeve for neurotic excoriations of the upper extremities.
Paley
Kristina
K
Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Prevost
Noel
N
English
Joseph C
JC
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*