Unmasking Diogenes Syndrome

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 l...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology 2015-05, Vol.60 (3), p.287-289
Main Authors: Nayak, Kashinath, Gopinath, Hima, Kini, Hema, Kumar, Pramod
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case studies
Dermatitis
Diogenes
lump
neglect
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.156385