From Mdwiki | Factitious dermatitis | |
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| Other names: Dermatitis artefacta | |
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| Factitious dermatitis | |
Factitious dermatitis 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
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Categories: [Neurocutaneous conditions]