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Please check out these links for an important differential diagnosis: Morgellons
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/02/MORGELLONS.TMP http://www.morgellons.org
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What is the syndrome when you constantly feel like something is crawling on you?
Parasitosis (illusory or delusional)
How is delusional parasitosis treated?
Yes. See the other question on this topic.
What is the medical term meaning the feeling of insects crawling on you?
There appears to be several words relating to this concept. One is Morgellon's Disease, a physical condition though its classification as a new illness is debateable.Most doctors, including dermatologists and psychiatrists, regard Morgellons as a manifestation of known medical conditions, including delusional parasitosis The second, as mentioned in the above quote, is delusional parasitosis, which is a form of psychosis that results in the belief of crawling on / beneath the skin. However this sensation isn't always related to psychosis of course; the feeling itself is refered to as formication.
What is parasitosis?
Parasite infestation.
What part of speech is delusional?
"Delusional" is an adjective.
What is delusional thinking?
Delusional disorder ( delusional thinking) is characterized by the presence of recurrent, persistent non-bizarre delusions.
Correct spelling for the word delusional?
That is the correct spelling for the word "delusional".
How successful is treatment for delusional disorder?
Delusional disorder is typically a chronic condition, but with appropriate treatment, a remission of delusional symptoms occurs in up to 50% of patients
What is the duration of Delusional Downtown Divas?
The duration of Delusional Downtown Divas is -420.0 seconds.
What exactly is Morgellon's Disease?
Morgellon's disease is a condition which is referred to by the Centers for Disease Control as an unexplained dermopathy. The disease is mainly characterized by a range of skin related symptoms such as crawling sensations under the skin, fibers on the skin and rashes which are usually persistent. There is also controversy in regards to this condition whether it is actually a disease since similarity to another existing condition known as Delusional Parasitosis. Since its a new condition, there isn't sufficient treatment and patients have tried out self treatments which can prove dangerous. Some of these include the use of bleach and pest insecticides and other industrial chemicals.
What are the ratings and certificates for Delusional - 2003?
Delusional - 2003 is rated/received certificates of: Germany:16
If pathogens are present in drinking water what will happen?
You may get an infectious disease known as parasitosis, caused by protozoa or helminths.
