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GlossaryDelusional Infestation

false belief of being infested with parasites or insects

Delusional Infestation, also known as Delusional Parasitosis or Ekbom Syndrome, is a psychiatric condition where individuals falsely believe they are infested with parasites, insects, or other organisms. Despite the absence of any medical evidence, sufferers may experience intense itching, skin lesions from excessive scratching, and a persistent conviction that they are infested, often leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.

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research Obsessive-Compulsive Skin Disorders: A Novel Classification Based on Degree of Insight

21 citations , September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.

research Psychological Impact of Hair Loss

March 2014

Hair loss can significantly affect mental health.

research A Series of Clinical Cases of Psychocutaneous Disorders in a Dermatology Unit in Albania

April 2023 in “JOJ dermatology & cosmetics”

The conclusion is that a team of skin doctors and psychiatrists is needed to better treat patients with mind-skin disorders.

research Doctor, You Must Examine My Creature Collection!: A Case Report of Delusional Infestation

June 2022 in “Cureus”

A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.

research Management of the Psychological Comorbidities of Dermatological Conditions: Practitioners' Guidelines

23 citations , April 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.

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community I accepted my hair loss and shaved it. Hair loss controls me no more

in Satire 330 upvotes 2 years ago

User accepted hair loss, shaved head, and feels free. Others joke about confusing photo angles.

community I got an idea to cure baldness but i need your help

in Satire 94 upvotes 2 years ago

User suggests finding unknown baldness cure by applying random items on scalp and reporting results after 6 months. Various users humorously agree to try different substances, including whale sperm and hydrochloric acid.

community My Delusional Hope - This page becomes irrelevant in 2030s

in Chat 53 upvotes 4 months ago

People are hopeful for a permanent hair loss solution by the 2030s, considering options like hair cloning and treatments like pp405. Synthetic hair transplants have been attempted but are not effective long-term.

community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

in Is this regrowth? 4 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.

community Am I delusional? Is my hair a bit thicker or is it just my imagination? Fin 3 months dermapen a month and a half

in Is this regrowth? 98 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair regrowth after using finasteride for three months and microneedling with a dermapen for a month and a half. Many responses confirm noticeable hair thickening, though some suggest waiting longer for more definitive results.

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