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Ulcus cruris recidivans caused by auto-mutilations. Case report.

E Siim, S Medgyesi

    Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This case report details two patients with persistent, nonhealing wounds caused by self-harm behaviors. It highlights the complex diagnostic and psychiatric challenges associated with auto-mutilation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Case Reports
    • Psychiatry
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Auto-mutilation, characterized by repeated self-inflicted injuries, presents significant clinical challenges.
    • Nonhealing wounds in such cases often indicate underlying complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities.

    Observation:

    • Two distinct cases of patients presenting with recurrent, nonhealing wounds resulting from auto-mutilation are described.
    • The patients exhibited persistent injuries that resisted standard wound care protocols.

    Findings:

    • The study emphasizes the critical need for thorough diagnostic evaluation to identify the root causes of auto-mutilation.
    • Psychiatric assessment is paramount in understanding and managing the behavioral aspects contributing to self-harm and nonhealing wounds.

    Implications:

    • Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating dermatological and psychiatric expertise.
    • Addressing the underlying psychiatric conditions is essential for preventing further self-mutilation and promoting wound healing.

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