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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 287-289 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Dermatology
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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