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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 3 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 7 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 Finasteride or Microneedling?

in General 139 upvotes 6 days ago

A 24-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering microneedling due to side effects from finasteride and saw palmetto. They are contemplating combining microneedling with a 3-in-1 treatment to manage hair loss until age 30.

community A 2005 Hairloss Forum Describing How Close We Are To A Cure

in Satire 81 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with mixed results and ongoing hope for better solutions. Users express skepticism about a cure, sharing experiences with various treatments and lifestyle changes.

community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 185 upvotes 4 months 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.

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