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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Delusional parasitosis | |||
| synonyms = Ekbom's syndrome | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = False belief of [[infestation]] with [[parasites]] | |||
| complications = [[Skin lesions]] due to excessive [[scratching]] | |||
| onset = Typically [[middle age]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic (medicine)|Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Unknown]], possibly related to [[mental health]] disorders | |||
| risks = [[Social isolation]], [[anxiety]], [[depression (mood)|depression]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]] based on [[history]] and [[examination]] | |||
| differential = [[Scabies]], [[body dysmorphic disorder]], [[substance-induced psychotic disorder]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antipsychotic]] medications, [[psychotherapy]] | |||
| medication = [[Pimozide]], [[Risperidone]], [[Olanzapine]] | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Delusional Parasitosis''' is a rare psychiatric disorder in which individuals have a persistent belief that they are infested with parasites, insects, or bugs, despite there being no medical evidence to support this belief. This condition is also known as '''Ekbom's Syndrome''' or '''Delusional Infestation'''. | '''Delusional Parasitosis''' is a rare psychiatric disorder in which individuals have a persistent belief that they are infested with parasites, insects, or bugs, despite there being no medical evidence to support this belief. This condition is also known as '''Ekbom's Syndrome''' or '''Delusional Infestation'''. | ||
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== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The primary symptom of Delusional Parasitosis is a fixed, false belief of being infested with parasites. Individuals may describe sensations of itching, crawling, or biting, and may present self-inflicted wounds from attempts to remove the perceived parasites. | The primary symptom of Delusional Parasitosis is a fixed, false belief of being infested with parasites. Individuals may describe sensations of itching, crawling, or biting, and may present self-inflicted wounds from attempts to remove the perceived parasites. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The exact cause of Delusional Parasitosis is unknown. It may occur as a primary psychiatric disorder, or secondary to another medical condition or substance use. | The exact cause of Delusional Parasitosis is unknown. It may occur as a primary psychiatric disorder, or secondary to another medical condition or substance use. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis is primarily based on the individual's symptoms and history. Other medical conditions and substance use disorders that could cause similar symptoms must be ruled out. | Diagnosis is primarily based on the individual's symptoms and history. Other medical conditions and substance use disorders that could cause similar symptoms must be ruled out. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment typically involves antipsychotic medications, which can help to reduce the delusional beliefs and associated distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be beneficial. | Treatment typically involves antipsychotic medications, which can help to reduce the delusional beliefs and associated distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be beneficial. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Psychiatry]] | * [[Psychiatry]] | ||
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* [[Delusion]] | * [[Delusion]] | ||
* [[Antipsychotic]] | * [[Antipsychotic]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Psychiatry]] | [[Category:Psychiatry]] | ||
[[Category:Parasitology]] | [[Category:Parasitology]] | ||
[[Category:Delusion]] | [[Category:Delusion]] | ||
[[Category:Antipsychotic]] | [[Category:Antipsychotic]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:22, 4 April 2025
| Delusional parasitosis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Ekbom's syndrome |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | False belief of infestation with parasites |
| Complications | Skin lesions due to excessive scratching |
| Onset | Typically middle age |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Unknown, possibly related to mental health disorders |
| Risks | Social isolation, anxiety, depression |
| Diagnosis | Clinical diagnosis based on history and examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Scabies, body dysmorphic disorder, substance-induced psychotic disorder |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy |
| Medication | Pimozide, Risperidone, Olanzapine |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Delusional Parasitosis is a rare psychiatric disorder in which individuals have a persistent belief that they are infested with parasites, insects, or bugs, despite there being no medical evidence to support this belief. This condition is also known as Ekbom's Syndrome or Delusional Infestation.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of Delusional Parasitosis is a fixed, false belief of being infested with parasites. Individuals may describe sensations of itching, crawling, or biting, and may present self-inflicted wounds from attempts to remove the perceived parasites.
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of Delusional Parasitosis is unknown. It may occur as a primary psychiatric disorder, or secondary to another medical condition or substance use.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis is primarily based on the individual's symptoms and history. Other medical conditions and substance use disorders that could cause similar symptoms must be ruled out.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment typically involves antipsychotic medications, which can help to reduce the delusional beliefs and associated distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be beneficial.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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