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Robert E Accordino¹, Danielle Engler, Iona H Ginsburg

¹Department of Medical Education, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA. Robert.accordino@mssm.edu

Dermatologic Therapy

|March 6, 2008

Summary

Morgellons disease, a condition with skin symptoms, shares similarities with delusions of parasitosis. A therapeutic alliance, including topical treatments and antipsychotics, can improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Psychiatry

Background:

Morgellons disease is a poorly understood condition characterized by skin symptoms.
It shares significant overlap with delusions of parasitosis, a psychiatric condition.

Observation:

Morgellons disease has a long history but has gained recent attention.
Patients often present with unexplained skin sensations and perceived infestations.

Findings:

The diagnostic term 'Morgellons disease' can be used to build trust with patients.
A therapeutic alliance involving empathy and validation is crucial.

Implications:

Combining topical treatments with antipsychotic medications may be beneficial.
A patient-centered approach can improve treatment adherence and outcomes for Morgellons disease.

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