Author/Authors :
Kuş, Sadiye Anadolu Sağlık Merkezi - Deri Hastalıkları, Turkey , Yücelten, Deniz Marmara Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Dermatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article :
AN ARTIFICIAL NAIL DISORDER
Abstract :
Cutaneous artefactual diseases are self-inflicted dermatoses affecting pediatric patients as well as adults. They can vary from strange morphology, and bizarre shapes to disfiguring skin ulcerations. The nails may also be involved. A child with nail growth arrest, an unusual feature, which has not been reported before is described. Pediatric artefactual diseases are simply a cry for help. A multidisciplinary approach involving the pediatrics, dermatology and psychiatry units may help resolving the problem.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Factitious , Artificial nail disorder , Self , inflected dermatose , Nail biting , Nail picking
JournalTitle :
Marmara Medical Journal
