| Factitious dermatitis | |
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| Other names | Dermatitis artefacta |
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| Factitious dermatitis | |
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Dermatology 
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Factitious dermatitis, also known as dermatitis artefacta, is a form of factitious disorder in which patients will intentionally feign symptoms and produce signs of disease in an attempt to assume the patient role. It is also self-inflicted skin damage, most commonly from prolonged deliberate scratching, but sometimes by means of sharp instruments or another agency.