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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 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 6 months 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 10 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 4 years 0.5mg fin progress. Should I add more?

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 4 weeks ago

The user has been using 0.5mg finasteride daily for 4 years and is considering adding minoxidil, either oral or topical, to improve hairline density. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and have been using derma rolling and ketoconazole inconsistently.

community Hairline hairs wont grow past a certain length :(

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.

community 25M 9 months on Finasteride results

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 247 upvotes 1 month ago

A 25-year-old experienced hair regrowth and reduced shedding after 9 months on finasteride, with inconsistent minoxidil use. Users discussed hairline changes, shedding phases, and the effectiveness of finasteride, with some mentioning side effects and other treatments like rosemary oil.

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