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Effectiveness of fluoxetine in the treatment of skin-picking.

Abstract
The case of an 18-year-old girl with skin-picking is reported. The patient used to pick at healthy skin and small skin lesions, leading to ulceration, hyperpigmentation and disfigurement. She recovered almost fully with fluoxetine. The implications of diagnosis and the need for early treatment are discussed.
AuthorsR C Sharma, N L Sharma
JournalIndian journal of psychiatry (Indian J Psychiatry) Vol. 47 Issue 4 Pg. 241-2 (Oct 2005) ISSN: 1998-3794 [Electronic] India
PMID20711317 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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