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Unna Sleeve for Neurotic Excoriations

Cutis. 2010 March;85(3):149-152
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Paley K
Prevost N
English Jc Iii
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Neurotic excoriations are self-induced skin lesions produced because of compulsive scratching or picking. We present the successful use of the venerable technique of an Unna boot used as an Unna sleeve for neurotic excoriations of the upper extremities.
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