Dermatology
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"Cognitive Pruritus": Delusional Parasitosis Due to Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
Delusional parasitosis is an uncommon syndrome characterized by a delusion of infestation. In this report, the authors describe a case of delusional parasitosis due to a mild neurocognitive disorder.
Oxcarbazepine-Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
The incidence of oxcarbazepine-associated Stevens-Johnson syndrome is estimated to range between 0.5-6 cases/million per year. If you' re one of those cases, then there is a 100% chance you' ll be fighting this rare and potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction involving the skin and mucous membranes.
Disease Severity, Quality of Life, and Psychiatric Morbidity in Patients With Psoriasis With Reference to Sociodemographic, Lifestyle, and Clinical Variables: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Study From Lahore, Pakistan
Review results from a study that explore the severity of psoriasis, dermatology-related quality of life, and psychiatric health of the patients with reference to sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical characteristics.
Psychodermatology: Knowledge, Awareness, Practicing Patterns, and Attitudes of Dermatologists in Turkey
Did you know that about 1 in 3 patients in dermatology settings has psychiatric comorbidity? To explore the awareness, knowledge, practicing patterns, and attitudes of dermatologists toward psychocutaneous disorders, the authors of this study conducted a survey in Turkey. This questionnaire-based study included 115 dermatologists.
Psychogenic Purpura (Gardner-Diamond Syndrome)
Psychogenic purpura is a rare condition characterized by spontaneous development of painful edematous skin lesions progressing to ecchymosis over the next 24 hours. Severe stress and emotional trauma always precede the skin lesions. This report provides an overview of psychogenic purpura and presents the case of a 15-year-old girl.Â
