Delusional parasitosis over dermatological morbidity: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

Trop Doct. 2009 Jan;39(1):49-50. doi: 10.1258/td.2008.080021.

Abstract

Delusional parasitosis is a rare psycho-dermatological disorder that lacks standard management guidelines. We report a case of an elderly woman with long standing multiple dermatological illnesses who later developed delusional parasitosis. We highlight the pertinent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We support multidisciplinary collaborative care combining effective pharmacotherapy with efficient non-pharmacological measures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Delusions* / diagnosis
  • Delusions* / drug therapy
  • Delusions* / psychology
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / diagnosis
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / drug therapy
  • Ectoparasitic Infestations / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Parasitic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Parasitic Diseases / drug therapy
  • Parasitic Diseases / psychology*
  • Psychotherapy
  • Risperidone / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Risperidone