title: Unna sleeve for neurotic excoriations.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Paley
authors.forename: Noel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Prevost
authors.forename: Joseph C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: English
mesh_terms: 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*