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Image Number #8994 (Factitious dermatitis)

Diagnosis: Factitious dermatitis

Description:

Factitious dermatitis also termed as dermatitis artefacta is a psychocutaneous disorder in which cutaneous lesions are deliberately created by the patients to satisfy a psychological need or seek attention.

Morphology: Erosions

Site: Arm,forearm

Sex: F

Age: 14

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Shahbaz Janjua

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Differential Diagnosis

History:

This 14 year old girl presented with 2 year history of developing recurrent multiple bizarre shaped painful crusted erosions over her face and forearms. 

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