title: Unmasking Diogenes Syndrome.
abstract: Diogenes syndrome is characterized by extreme self-neglect, social withdrawal, and poor personal and domestic hygiene. We report a case of Diogenes syndrome presenting with dermatitis passivata. An unusual "mask" of dirt resembling a carapace, onset of neglect after awareness of a breast lump and resumption of personal grooming and social activities after removal of the lump and counseling were seen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and STD, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Kashinath
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nayak
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and STD, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Hima
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gopinath
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Hema
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kini
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and STD, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Pramod
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Diogenes; lump; neglect