Unmasking diogenes syndrome

Kashinath Nayak; Hima Gopinath; Hema Kini; Pramod Kumar

doi:10.4103/0019-5154.156385

Unmasking diogenes syndrome

Kashinath Nayak, Hima Gopinath, Hema Kini, Pramod Kumar

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	287-289
Number of pages	3
Journal	Indian Journal of Dermatology
Volume	60
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.156385
Publication status	Published - 01-01-2015

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Nayak, K., Gopinath, H., Kini, H., & Kumar, P. (2015). Unmasking diogenes syndrome. Indian Journal of Dermatology, 60(3), 287-289. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.156385

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