Open AccessSymmetric multiple ulceration in a patient diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome
Author(s) -
Inoue Emi,
Kakuda Kasumi,
Fujiwara Midori,
Yokoi Kazunori,
KoguchiYoshioka Hanako,
Kiyohara Eiji,
Hata Masahiro,
Kanai Koji,
Fujimoto Manabu,
Tanemura Atsushi
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous immunology and allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.127
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2574-4593
DOI - 10.1002/cia2.12211
Subject(s) - munchausen syndrome , factitious disorder , dermatology , medicine , psychiatry , pediatrics , poison control , child abuse , injury prevention , medical emergency
We experienced a rare case of Munchausen syndrome with peculiar symmetric ulcers on the whole body. When encountering similar cases with factitious ulceration of the skin, a thorough understanding of the patient's psychiatric condition and a cordial consultation to present illness rather than physical medication might lead to disease stability.