Itchy Skin: Imaginary Bugs Often Blamed

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Itchy Skin: Imaginary Bugs Often Blamed

People with a “delusional bug syndrome” are convinced that bugs, worms, germs or other creepy crawlers are infesting their skin, and often see skin doctor after skin doctor to find out what is causing the infestation. These individuals often bring in samples of the insect and request a skin biopsy.

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Itchy Skin: Imaginary Bugs Often Blamed

m.webmd.com — “People with a “delusional bug syndrome” are convinced that bugs, worms, germs or other creepy crawlers are infesting their skin, and often see skin doctor after skin doctor to find out what is causing the infestation. These individuals often bring in samples of the insect and request a skin biopsy.” View full resource at m.webmd.com

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Itchy Skin: Imaginary Bugs Often Blamed

webmd.com — “People with a --delusional bug syndrome-- are convinced that bugs, worms, germs or other creepy crawlers are infesting their skin, and often see skin doctor after skin doctor to find out what is causing the infestation. These individuals often bring in samples of the insect and request a skin biopsy.” View full resource at webmd.com