Dermatosis neglecta in schizophrenia: A rare case report

Abstract

Dermatosis neglecta is a chronic, dermatologic disorder results in ignored, neglected body parts due to chronic disability or painful conditions. There is scarcity of literature supporting the existence of dermatosis neglecta in the context of psychiatric illnesses. In this case report, we attempts to highlight, dermatosis neglecta in a homeless patient suffering from schizophrenia.

Keywords

• Dermatosis neglecta
• homeless
• schizophrenia