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Delusions of Parasitosis: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Delusions of parasitosis manifest in the patient's firm belief that he or she has pruritus due to an infestation with insects. Patients may present with clothing lint, pieces of skin, or other debris contained in plastic ...

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Arch Dermatol -- Abstract: Delusional Infestation, Including Delusions of Parasitosis: Results of Histologic Examination of Skin Biopsy and Patient-Provided Skin Specimens, May 16, 2011, Hylwa et al. 0 (2011): archdermatol.2011.114v1

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