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

June 2022 in “Cureus”

This paper reviews delusional infestation, its characteristics, and treatment options, highlighting a case study of a man with a strong belief in a nonexistent lice infestation and recommending low-dose antipsychotics for primary cases.

research Treatment of Delusional Infestation with Olanzapine

3 citations , July 2012 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine”

Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.

Psychodermatology: The Intersection of Dermatology and Psychiatry

research Psychodermatology

25 citations , January 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”

This review discusses common psychodermatologic conditions and provides practical diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations but reports no new results; the authors emphasize the challenge of treating patients who lack insight into their psychiatric symptoms.

research Management of the psychological comorbidities of dermatological conditions: practitioners' guidelines

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

This review discusses the importance of recognizing and treating psychiatric conditions in dermatology patients, offering practical recommendations for dermatologists to manage psychocutaneous diseases effectively, but reports no new clinical results.

research Obsessive-compulsive skin disorders: a novel classification based on degree of insight

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

This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.

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

54 upvotes 10 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 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.

community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

in Is this regrowth? 4 upvotes 2 years 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 Might be progress and might be a delusional post

in Is this regrowth? 188 upvotes 11 months ago

The user has experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride for 7 months and minoxidil for 3.5 months, with many commenters noting visible progress. The user has not experienced side effects and is considering additional treatments like microneedling.

community Is my brother balding or am I delusional?

in Satire 937 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, suggesting minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, nizoral shampoo, and various unconventional methods. It also includes jokes about hairlines and the effectiveness of these treatments.

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