[Factitial dermatitis as a consequence of Munchausen syndrome]

Autor: Náiade Maria Rêgo e, Silva, Giannina Wanderley, Petrucci, Esther Bastos, Palitot, Mohamed Arbaqui, Azzouz, Samir de Figueiredo, Azzouz
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Anais brasileiros de dermatologia. 85(1)
ISSN: 1806-4841
Popis: Factitial dermatitis is a condition in which skin lesions are self-inflicted as the result of a psychiatric disorder. The lesions may be presented in various forms and produced by a wide variety of means. This report refers to the case of a patient with factitial dermatitis triggered by Munchausen syndrome, which refers to individuals who intentionally provoke physical symptoms in themselves in order to satisfy a need to receive frequent medical attention.
Databáze: OpenAIRE