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Suggest Treatment For Delusional Parasitosis

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Question: Yes my spouse was given nystatin 100,000 usp cream for skin problems we beleive to be from the superbug feels like bugs crawling under the skin he even has pictures of some of them the dr, barely looked at him said he has a yeast infection .i have done research ,checked symptoms ctc. We both have contracted this thing around the same time but shr only looked in my ears & told me i only bruise easy .because i had just gotten out of the hospital & had bruises where they took blood & that is the only reason i had bruises but the cream even does nothing for what is on the inside.there are small black bugs,white worms fibers,etc our health is getting worse ,what do you suggest
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Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
delusion of parasitosis probably.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern.

In my opinion the condition where bugs feel crawling under skin is known as delusion of parasitosis. It is a psychocutaneous disorder.

There is some alteration in nerve sensations which leads to feeling of crawling of insects.

Constant rubbing of skin leads to formation of skin debris which patient shows up as insects.Some times family members get affected.

Olanzapine is the drug which works best in such condition as per my experience.However it needs prescription and it will be better to consult your doctor.I hope this will help you.Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Delusional Parasitosis

Brief Answer: delusion of parasitosis probably. Detailed Answer: Hello,Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern. In my opinion the condition where bugs feel crawling under skin is known as delusion of parasitosis. It is a psychocutaneous disorder. There is some alteration in nerve sensations which leads to feeling of crawling of insects. Constant rubbing of skin leads to formation of skin debris which patient shows up as insects.Some times family members get affected. Olanzapine is the drug which works best in such condition as per my experience.However it needs prescription and it will be better to consult your doctor.I hope this will help you.Thanks.