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Diogenes syndrome: a case report.

Projna Biswas1, Anusree Ganguly, Sanchaita Bala

  • 1Department of Dermatology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, 244 A. J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, India.

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Diogenes syndrome (DS) involves severe skin neglect, leading to thick keratinous crusts. This case highlights DS in a young adult with schizophrenia, emphasizing its occurrence beyond the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Cessation of normal skin cleansing can lead to keratinous crust accumulation.
  • Diogenes syndrome (DS) is an extreme manifestation of self-neglect, often associated with psychiatric disorders.
  • While typically seen in the elderly, DS can occur in younger individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of Diogenes syndrome in a young adult male.
  • To highlight the association between Diogenes syndrome and schizophrenia.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and implications of severe skin neglect.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 34-year-old male patient.
  • Clinical examination of skin lesions.
  • Review of patient's psychiatric history and diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with extensive keratinous crusts due to self-neglect.
  • Diogenes syndrome was diagnosed in a young male patient.
  • The patient had an established diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Conclusions:

  • Diogenes syndrome can manifest in younger individuals, not exclusively the elderly.
  • Schizophrenia is a potential comorbidity associated with Diogenes syndrome.
  • Severe skin neglect leading to keratinous accumulation requires clinical attention, regardless of patient age.