Dermatitis artefacta: a challenging diagnosis

Dear Editor, Dermatitis factitia (DF), also known as dermatitis artefacta, is a rare condition characterized by self-inflicted skin lesions. These lesions can be a result of compulsive habits driven by emotional distress, serving as a means of emotional release during episodes of anxiety or distr...

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Published in:Dermatology Reports
Main Authors: Giulia Ciccarese, Giorgia Salvia, Cristian Fidanzi, Mario Mastrolonardo, Francesco Drago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/dr/article/view/10014