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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 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 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.

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Induced Delusional Disorder with the Potential of a Mass Psychogenic Illness?

14 citations, January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.

research Psychodermatology: The Intersection of Dermatology and Psychiatry

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

Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.

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 Improvement or Delusional? 21M

in Is this regrowth? 4 upvotes 2 months 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 My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 184 upvotes 1 week ago

A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

community Another progress pic. Seems to be looking better lately. This is March 23 to today.

in Progress Pictures 172 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of Dutasteride, Minoxidil (both topical and oral), and dermastamping at a 2.5mm depth. Users share progress, experiences, and opinions on these treatments.

community Around 2 months oral Fin/min low dose

in Is this regrowth? 82 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after two months on a Hims oral treatment combining 3 mg minoxidil, 1.1 mg finasteride, and vitamins. The treatment is considered a normal/high dose, and the user reported initial side effects like oily skin and acne, which subsided over time.

community Tried to save a bro but looks like he’s not listening…

in Chat 16 upvotes 2 months ago

A user tried to advise someone on hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, but the person didn't listen. Others supported the effort but noted it's up to the individual to take the advice.

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