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Delusions of parasitosis
1Psychiatry Service, VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN 37684.
Southern Medical Journal
|July 1, 1988
Summary
This case study shows successful treatment of delusion of parasitosis, a rare psychiatric disorder, using the medication haloperidol. This highlights haloperidol as an effective option for managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
Background:
- Delusion of parasitosis is a psychiatric condition characterized by a false belief of being infested with parasites.
- It is relatively uncommon and can cause significant distress and functional impairment.
Observation:
- A case of delusion of parasitosis is presented.
- The patient experienced a persistent belief of infestation.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with haloperidol.
- Haloperidol, an antipsychotic medication, demonstrated efficacy in resolving the delusional symptoms.
Implications:
- This case suggests haloperidol is a viable therapeutic option for delusion of parasitosis.
- Further research may explore the optimal use of haloperidol in treating this specific psychiatric condition.