AI Article Synopsis
- Delusional parasitosis is a condition where patients mistakenly believe they are infested with parasites, causing significant distress for themselves and those close to them.
- Dermatologists often diagnose this condition due to their expertise in skin diseases and its visible symptoms.
- The review outlines how to diagnose and manage delusional parasitosis, along with other conditions that could be mistaken for it.
Article Abstract
Delusional parasitosis is a monosymptomatic hypochondriacal state that causes great suffering for the patient and great suffering for those around them. Dermatologists are experts in the diagnosis of cutaneous disease and frequently encounter such patients. This review provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of delusional parasitosis and the differential diagnosis.
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