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Skin is the first line of defense and encounters a variety of microbes. Some pathogenic strains are often the cause of a broad range of infections of the skin and other body systems. These conditions can affect people of all ages and may have different causes, including genetic factors, infections, autoimmune reactions, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...

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An Insight Into Adolescent Dermatitis Artefacta: A Case Report.

Manavi Gupta¹, Apoorva Sharma¹, Muthu Sendhil Kumaran¹

¹Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IND.

|October 7, 2024

Summary

Dermatitis artefacta (DA) is a rare factitious skin disorder. This case report highlights a 17-year-old girl

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Psychiatry

Background:

Dermatitis artefacta (DA) is a rare factitious dermatological disorder.
It often affects adolescents and young adults, presenting diagnostic challenges.

Keywords:

adolescent dermatitis artefacta malingering psychodermatology psychosomatic

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