Self-neglect

What it means

A pathological neglect of personal needs and well-being that includes attending to self-grooming, personal care and the attention to cleanliness of personal space.

Rare diseases that can present with this2

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category