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Pathologic grooming behavior: facial dermatillomania.

Scott S Harris¹, Donald Kushon, Ernest Benedetto

¹Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Scott.Harris@hotmail.com

|February 18, 2011

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Dermatillomania, a skin picking disorder, often goes untreated. This case report details a multimodal approach for long-standing facial cases, highlighting the need for integrated care.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Dermatology

Background:

Dermatillomania is a pathological grooming disorder involving repetitive, impulsive skin picking.
It often presents without an underlying dermatologic condition, leading to significant distress and functional impairment.
Limited research exists on effective treatments for this condition.

Observation:

Patients frequently seek care from primary care physicians and dermatologists.
Psychiatric consultation is rarely pursued, despite its potential to improve outcomes.
This report focuses on a case of long-standing facial dermatillomania.

Findings:

A multimodal treatment strategy was implemented for the patient.
The approach aimed to address the complex nature of the disorder.

Implications:

Integrated care involving dermatology and psychiatry may enhance treatment efficacy.
Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for dermatillomania management.
Addressing dermatillomania can reduce patient distress and improve quality of life.