Delusional parasitosis over dermatological morbidity: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

Jonas S Suganthan; Anto Rajkumar; C Jagannath; Susanne A Pulimood; K S Jacob

doi:10.1258/td.2008.080021

Delusional parasitosis over dermatological morbidity: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

Jonas S Suganthan, Anto Rajkumar, C Jagannath, Susanne A Pulimood, K S Jacob

Old Age Psychiatry

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Abstract

Delusional parasitosis is a rare psycho-dermatological disorder that lacks standard management guidelines. We report a case of an elderly woman with long standing multiple dermatological illnesses who later developed delusional parasitosis. We highlight the pertinent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We support multidisciplinary collaborative care combining effective pharmacotherapy with efficient non-pharmacological measures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-50
Number of pages	2
Journal	Tropical Doctor
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1258/td.2008.080021
Publication status	Published - Jan 2009

Keywords

Aged
Antipsychotic Agents
Delusions
Ectoparasitic Infestations
Female
Humans
Parasitic Diseases
Psychotherapy
Risperidone
Treatment Outcome

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