21 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.
15 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review discusses OCD spectrum disorders with dermatological symptoms, emphasizing their clinical features, neurobiology, and treatment options, while noting the need for more controlled studies.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This case study presented a 16-year-old male with dermatosis neglecta and obsessive-compulsive disorder, where his skin condition improved after proper cleansing and psychiatric treatment, suggesting that DN may also indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” This review highlights that obsessive-compulsive disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors are increasingly encountered in dermatology, often going undetected, and emphasizes the role of dermatologists in early identification and interdisciplinary treatment to address both physical and psychological aspects for improved outcomes.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of self in disorders related to the OCD spectrum, such as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and reports no new findings.
