@article{ref1,
title="Dermatological symptoms and sexual abuse: a review and case reports",
journal="Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology",
year="2000",
author="Harth, W. and Linse, R.",
volume="14",
number="6",
pages="489-494",
abstract="Dermatological symptoms in cases of sexual abuse can be very diverse. To establish a causal relationship between skin diseases and sexual abuse is particularly difficult. In dermatology, three main areas of presentation can be identified. ACUTE CONSEQUENCES: Direct injuries found on the genitalia and body. Behaviour and psychological changes seen. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) may be identified, after an appropriate incubation period. LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES: In the long term, even decades later, patients may manifest with a wide spectrum of psychosomatic manifestations of skin diseases, particularly factitious disorders. IMITATIONS: A group whose skin manifestations may mimic and be mistaken for sexual abuse. The initial suspicion of sexual abuse and the need for specific questioning and investigations can lead to a disturbance in the doctor-patient relationship.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0926-9959",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}