Dermatosis Neglecta - Difficult Diagnostic Suspicion Condition

  • Gabriela Mosena Médico Residente/Resident of Dermatology, Serviço de Dermatologia da Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
  • Fernanda Bonkevitch Médico Residente/Resident of Dermatology, Serviço de Dermatologia da Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
  • Leandro Damiani Médico Residente/Resident of Dermatology, Serviço de Dermatologia da Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
  • Paulo Ricardo Martins Souza Médico Preceptor/Tutor of Residence in Dermatology, Serviço de Dermatologia da Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.74.4.684
Keywords: Hygiene, Skin Care, Skin Diseases

Abstract

Dermatosis neglecta is characterized by accumulation of sebum, sweat, keratin and impurities due to inadequate skin cleansing, hyperesthesia and immobility secondary to trauma and/or surgery. Recognizing this condition avoids unnecessary, aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. We report a case of dermatosis neglecta in a patient with neglected hygiene in an area of previous surgery.

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Published
2016-12-26
How to Cite
Mosena, G., Bonkevitch, F., Damiani, L., & Martins Souza, P. R. (2016). Dermatosis Neglecta - Difficult Diagnostic Suspicion Condition. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology, 74(4), 409-411. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.74.4.684
Issue
Vol 74 No 4 (2016): Outubro - Dezembro
Section
Case Reports

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