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research Tales of bugs, delusions of parasitosis, and what to do

6 citations , December 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This study presents four cases of delusions of parasitosis and introduces escitalopram as a potential therapy, highlighting its fewer side effects compared to the commonly used pimozide.

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 Deletions in the KAP6-1 gene are associated with fiber traits in cashmere-producing goats

1 citations , February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology”

This study found that specific variants of the KAP6-1 gene in cashmere-producing goats were associated with changes in fiber diameter and length, suggesting potential as genetic markers for fiber improvement.

A Case of Delusional Parasitosis Secondary to Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Area for Clinical Vigilance

research A Case of Delusional Parasitosis Secondary to Severe Iron Deficiency Anaemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Area for Clinical Vigilance

June 2024 in “Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum”

This case report documented an elderly woman with delusional parasitosis, a belief of being infested by parasites, which was associated with severe anemia and resolved significantly after anemia treatment and antipsychotic medication.

research Impact of electrical impedance spectroscopy on dermatologists' number needed to biopsy metric and biopsy decisions for pigmented skin lesions

14 citations , September 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Electrical impedance spectroscopy improves biopsy accuracy and efficiency for skin lesions.

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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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