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What Is The Tingling Sensation On My Skin?

For over a year I've had a skin itch which is all over my body in random places at random times, but worse at night when I go to bed. There is absolutely no signs of any rash and my skin isn't dry. I've had blood tests which have proved negative, and scabies has been treated as an experiment, but again treatment failed and I never believed I had scabies. It does feel more like a tingling sensation whereby insects are crawling on my skin, but again no physical signs. Could it be something to do with my nervous system? Please help as it's causing me a lot of grief and lack of sleep!
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Hi,

You think right. The crawling sensation you feel suggests psychological disease called delusion of parasitosis. You do not worry, it will be alright. It is obssessive compulsive disorder. Antipsychotic drugs like pimozide may be taken for long time. Antihistaminics and sterois for short period may be helpful. Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liquid for bath.However, you consult dermatologist. Avoid anxiety and have positive attitude. You may be alright. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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What Is The Tingling Sensation On My Skin?

Hi, You think right. The crawling sensation you feel suggests psychological disease called delusion of parasitosis. You do not worry, it will be alright. It is obssessive compulsive disorder. Antipsychotic drugs like pimozide may be taken for long time. Antihistaminics and sterois for short period may be helpful. Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liquid for bath.However, you consult dermatologist. Avoid anxiety and have positive attitude. You may be alright. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD