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Summary
This case report details dermatitis artefacta, a skin condition likely caused by a silver nitrate caustic stick. Despite evidence of silver in the lesions, the patient denied self-infliction.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Dermatitis artefacta is a factitious disorder involving self-inflicted skin lesions.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to the patient's denial of causation.