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Self-Inflicted Lesions in Dermatology: Terminology and Classification -- A Position Paper from the European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry (ESDaP).
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica . 2013, Vol. 93 Issue 1, p4-12. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The terminology, classification, diagnosis and treatment of self-inflicted dermatological lesions are subjects of open debate. The present study is the result of various meetings of a task force of dermatologists, psychiatrists and psychologists, all active in the field of psychodermatology, aimed at clarifying the terminology related to these disorders. A flow chart and glossary of terms and definitions are presented to facilitate the classification and management of self-inflicted skin lesions. Several terms are critically discussed, including: malingering; factitious disorders; Miinchausen's syndrome; simulation; pathomimicry; skin picking syndrome and related skin damaging disorders; compulsive and impulsive skin picking; impulse control disorders; obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders; trichotillomania; dermatitis artefacta; factitial dermatitis; acne excoriée; and neurotic and psychogenic excoriations. Self-inflicted skin lesions are often correlated with mental disorders and/or pathological behaviours, thus it is important for dermatologists to become as familiar as possible with the psychiatric and psychological aspects underlying these lesions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00015555
- Volume :
- 93
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Dermato-Venereologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 85090495
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1506