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A new somatic-type delusional disorder subtype: delusion inversus.
Brianna De Souza, Amy McMichael1
1Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC. amcmicha@wakehealth.edu.
Dermatologists must recognize delusion inversus, a condition where patients with minor skin issues believe they have a severe disorder. Early identification and management are crucial for these patients often seen in outpatient clinics.
Area of Science:
- Psychodermatology
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
Background:
- The psychocutaneous disorder classification system acknowledges links between skin and psychiatric conditions.
- Limited literature exists on dermatologic patients with severe preoccupation over minor, treatable skin conditions.
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