Delusion of parasitosis: a report of ten cases at Srinagarind Hospital
Paholpak, S.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 73(2): 111-114
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 2351898 Document Number: 348554
Ten patients with delusional parasitosis who attended the psychiatric service at Srinagarind Hospital, Kohn Kaen, Thailand, during 1981-88 were analysed. Men and women were equally affected and their ages were between early and late adulthood. Most were, or had been married, and were economically independent. Their symptoms appeared chronic and they tended to refuse psychiatric treatment. Dermatologists and general practitioners from whom patients are most likely to receive treatment can generally provide suitable therapy. Haloperidol, a widely available neuroleptic, seemed to relieve the symptoms.