Dermatitis neglecta -- A dirty dermatosis: Report of three cases

Dermatitis neglecta -- A dirty dermatosis: Report of three cases

Dermatitis neglecta is a condition that results from inadequate frictional cleansing leading to accumulation of corneocytes, sebum and sweat ultimately resulting in hyper-pigmented patch or verrucous plaque. Recognizing this condition avoids unnecessary, aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic procedu...

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Main Authors: Abhijit Saha, Joly Seth, Amita Sharma, Desharghya Biswas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
Dermatitis neglecta
hygiene
soap-water
vigorous rubbing
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2015;volume=60;issue=2;spage=185;epage=187;aulast=Saha

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