Dermatitis artefacta.
Dermatitis artefacta, also known as factitious dermatitis, is a condition in which cutaneous lesions are self-inflicted and are the result or manifestation of some psychological conflicts. This report presents the case of a 20-year-old man, whose initial presentation resembled a dermatological disorder. Psychological and personality factors as well as issues in the management are discussed.
Tamakuwala
Bimal
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Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and New Civil Hospital, Surat.
Shah
Parag
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Dave
Kamlesh
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Mehta
Ritambhara
R