title: Dermatitis neglecta -- a dirty dermatosis: report of three cases.
abstract: Dermatitis neglecta is a condition that results from inadequate frictional cleansing leading to accumulation of corneocytes, sebum and sweat ultimately resulting in hyper-pigmented patch or verrucous plaque. Recognizing this condition avoids unnecessary, aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Here we report three cases of dermatitis neglecta in whom the dermatitis developed as a result of intentional neglect of personal hygiene.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
authors: Abhijit
authors: A
authors: Saha
authors: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
authors: Joly
authors: J
authors: Seth
authors: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
authors: Amita
authors: A
authors: Sharma
authors: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
authors: Desharghya
authors: D
authors: Biswas
keywords: Dermatitis neglecta; hygiene; soap-water; vigorous rubbing