Abstract :
Introduction: Delusion of parasitosis is a common presentation with multiple aetiologies. It usually presents in a dermatological set up; however a psychiatric consultation is often required for optimal management.
Materials and Methods: A series of 22 cases which presented in the psychiatric outpatient section or were referred from the dermatology department were analyzed and followed up.
Results: The majority of the subjects were females in the middle to elderly age group and the commonest diagnosis was psychosis and the majority responded to olanzapine and fluoxetine.
Discussion: The presentation of delusion of parasitosis (DOP) is a disorder with multiple aetiologies and needs optimal management which should ideally be tailor made, hence a good liaison set up is needed.
Keyword :
Delusion of parasitosis (DOP); Psychosis; antipsychotics; antidepressants