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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

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:

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.