Nayak, Kashinath and *, Hima Gopinath and Kini, Hema and *, Pramod Kumar (2015) Unmasking Diogenes Syndrome. Indian Journal of Dermatology, 60 (3). pp. 287-289. ISSN 0019-5154

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Abstract

Diogenes syndrome is characterized by extreme self‑neglect, social withdrawal, and poor personal and domestic hygiene. We report a case of Diogenes syndrome presenting with dermatitis passivata. An unusual “mask” of dirt resembling a carapace, onset of neglect after awareness of a breast lump and resumption of personal grooming and social activities after removal of the lump and counseling were seen.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Diogenes, lump, neglect
Subjects:	Medicine > KMC Mangalore > Pathology Medicine > KMC Mangalore > Dermatology
Depositing User:	KMCMLR User
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2015 05:24
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2015 05:24
URI:	http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/143437

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