Simulated skin disease

Description

Simulated skin disease can present in a variety of ways such as application of glue, dyes or make-up to the skin (particularly by children or adolescent girls) and is usually though not always readily recognised for what it is. The motivation for the simulation can vary but may point to some form of psychopathology or may be purely experimentation.

Index terms

Simulated skin disease
Dermatitis simulata
Feigned skin disease

Excludes

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/430567349 – Factitious disorders
QC30 – Malingering

Sibling codes

ED00 – Artefactual skin disorder
ED02 – Painful bruising syndrome
ED0Y – Other specified self-inflicted skin disorders

Foundation entity

Simulated skin disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/181637364

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin