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Periocular dermatitis artefacta in a child.

Terrence Kwong-Weng Soong1, Victor Soong, Amir Samsudin

  • 1Southport General Infirmary, Southport, United Kingdom. tksoong@gmail.com

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|December 26, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Dermatitis artifacta, a factitious skin disorder, rarely presents as an eye condition. Diagnosis requires thorough investigation to rule out other serious skin lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Dermatitis artifacta is a factitious dermatological disorder.
  • It can manifest on any body part.
  • Ophthalmic presentation is uncommon.

Observation:

  • This case highlights a rare ophthalmic manifestation of dermatitis artifacta.
  • Diagnosis requires extensive investigation.
  • Histological examination is crucial.

Findings:

  • Dermatitis artifacta can mimic other serious skin conditions.
  • Differential diagnoses include basal cell carcinoma, vasculitis, and herpetic lesions.
  • The condition is often diagnosed after repeated examinations.

Implications:

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  • Increased awareness of this rare presentation is needed.
  • Ophthalmologists should consider dermatitis artifacta in the differential diagnosis.
  • Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary treatments for misdiagnosed conditions.