title: [Factitial dermatitis as a consequence of Munchausen syndrome].
abstract: Factitial dermatitis is a condition in which skin lesions are self-inflicted as the result of a psychiatric disorder. The lesions may be presented in various forms and produced by a wide variety of means. This report refers to the case of a patient with factitial dermatitis triggered by Munchausen syndrome, which refers to individuals who intentionally provoke physical symptoms in themselves in order to satisfy a need to receive frequent medical attention.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal da Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brasil.
authors.forename: Náiade Maria Rêgo e
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Giannina Wanderley
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Petrucci
authors.forename: Esther Bastos
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Palitot
authors.forename: Mohamed Arbaqui
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Azzouz
authors.forename: Samir de Figueiredo
authors.initials: Sde F
authors.lastname: Azzouz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000150:complications*