In primary delusional parasitosis, the delusions are the only manifestation of a psychiatric disorder. Secondary delusional parasitosis occurs when another...

such as delusional infestation". Morgellons is poorly understood but the general medical consensus is that it is a form of delusional parasitosis in which...

epidermoptidae)" about her own symptoms led to a retrospective diagnosis of delusional parasitosis. Jay R Traver was born in August 1894 and raised in Willoughby,...

diseased, abnormal or changed. A specific example of this delusion is delusional parasitosis: Delusion in which one feels infested with insects, bacteria, mites...

Enduring Love. Delusional parasitosis Monothematic delusions Morgellons Paranoia Shared delusional disorder Andrew Scull, The diagnosis of delusional insanity...

numerous studies showing pimozide can be used successfully to treat delusional parasitosis and traditionally was the drug of choice. However, newer medications...

matchbox. 50–80% of patients with delusional parasitosis present with this sign. People with delusional parasitosis can damage their skin by attempting...

accompanied by hallucinations that support the delusional beliefs. Delusional parasitosis with formication ("cocaine bugs") is also a fairly common symptom...

2013.10.011. PMID 24144776. "Delusional Parasitosis", The Bohart Museum of Entomology, 2005, webpage: UCDavis-delusional[permanent dead link]. Morton...

insects on or under the skin. Such patients have what is known as delusional parasitosis. They believe their skin is inhabited by, or under attack by, small...