Factitious dermatitis
Factitious dermatitis, also known as dermatitis artefacta, is a form of factitious disorder in which patients will intentionally feign symptoms and produce signs of disease in an attempt to assume the patient role. It is also self-inflicted skin damage, most commonly from prolonged deliberate scratching, but sometimes by means of sharp instruments or another agency.[1]: 391 [2]: 61
| Factitious dermatitis | |
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| Other names | Dermatitis artefacta |
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| Factitious dermatitis | |
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
See also
References
- Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
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