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Dermatitis artefacta: an unusual diagnosis in psychodermatology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Lee Motherway ,
Damien Gallagher ,
Allys Guerandel ,
Brian Kirby  and
Kevin Malone
Lee Motherway
Affiliation:
Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Co Meath, Ireland
Damien Gallagher
Affiliation:
Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
Allys Guerandel
Affiliation:
St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
Brian Kirby
Affiliation:
St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland
Kevin Malone
Affiliation:
St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Abstract

We report the case of a 22 year old female diagnosed with dermatitis artefacta. This is an uncommon diagnosis and provides a unique therapeutic challenge for psychiatrists and dermatologists alike. We describe how early intervention and a close collaborative approach is central to securing a favourable outcome for patients.

Type
Case Reports
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 25 , Issue 2 , June 2008 , pp. 71 - 72
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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