My Wife Suffering From Condition, That She Feel As If

Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Question: my wife suffering from condition, that she feel as if her hair is growing under her scalp and she can pull it out few mm. but it goes back,also she feel as if transparent powder covering her skin specially her face and neck, she consulted dermatologist, family DR. and psychiatrist (who informed us that she is not delusional) What is wrong with her?
i posted this question before on WEBMD. Dr.KaKar.S answer was that she is delusional. but the psychiatrist already diagnosis she is not. Can we have second opinion please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be a form of tactile delusion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

I agree with Dr. Kakkar's opinion, it is a type of tactile delusion that is probably causing such problems since there seem to be no real issues.

Probably the Psychiatrist referred to the delusional thoughts related to psychiatric conditions, tactile delusions or hallucinations may be linked to conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, etc.

So, I think you should discuss again with the Psychiatrist or get a second opinion by another one.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana