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'Naevophobia'

S J Allan1, V R Doherty

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Media attention on pigmented lesions and skin cancer is high. A young man with multiple moles self-mutilated, removing lesions himself despite dermatology clinic visits, highlighting psychological distress despite medical reassurance.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Intensive media coverage of pigmented lesions and skin cancer prevention campaigns is prevalent.
  • Pigmented lesions can cause significant patient anxiety, often alleviated by dermatological examination.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a young male patient with numerous pigmented naevi (moles) is presented.
  • The patient engaged in self-mutilation, attempting to remove all his pigmented lesions.

Findings:

  • The self-mutilation occurred despite the patient having previously attended a dermatology clinic for mole examination.
  • This behavior underscores a potential disconnect between medical reassurance and underlying psychological distress.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for comprehensive psychological assessment in patients with significant anxiety regarding pigmented lesions.

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  • Suggests that standard dermatological reassurance may not always address deeper psychological concerns driving self-harm behaviors.