Publications by authors named "Kristin Escamilla"
J Psychiatr Pract
November 2018
Article Synopsis
- Patients diagnosed with delusions of infestation (DOI) at a psychodermatology clinic are more likely to be prescribed narcotics and stimulants compared to other patients with chronic itching conditions.
- A study analyzed 92 DOI patients and 354 patients with chronic pruritic conditions to assess the usage of psychoactive medications.
- Results showed DOI patients had significantly higher odds of receiving these medications, and they were also more likely to be female, suggesting a potential link that could inform diagnosis and treatment.
