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Onset of Dermatillomania after Treatment with Methylphenidate in a Child with ADHD: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Dermatillomania, or skin picking disorder, is a behavioral condition often associated with obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Studies have shown that methylphenidate (MPH), a common treatment for ADHD, may induce obsessive-compulsive behaviors, including skin picking. In this report, we describe the case of a 15-year-old patient who developed dermatillomania a few weeks after starting MPH for ADHD. Despite discontinuation of MPH, the symptoms persisted and improved only with the addition of escitalopram, highlighting a potential link between MPH use and the emergence of dermatillomania.

Source: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i02.007

Authors: N. Ait Bensaid, H. Kisra

Institution: Mohammed V University

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407344200

FWCI: 1.175

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