Artefactual skin disease in the paediatric population: diagnosis and guidance for management

Artefactual skin disease (ASD) or dermatitis artefacta (DA) is a factitious disorder uncommonly reported in the paediatric population. It is a psychocutaneous condition where patients present with externally induced skin (hair or nail) lesions that do not fit recognised patterns of organic disease. Patients classically deny any involvement in the pathogenesis of their skin lesions and will not be inclined to divulge their origin. Individuals may present with acute (e.g. blistering), intermittent (e.g.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: dermatology Source Type: research