Examining specimens brought in by a patient with delusional parasitosis

Patients with delusional parasitosis (DP) have fixed, false beliefs they harbor parasites and make specific demands to their treating physician to validate their delusion.1 They commonly demand the dermatologist examine numerous specimens they collected from their skin to find the parasite, which is simply impossible to evaluate in a short office visit, especially when presented within items such as plastic bags, tape, jars, and contact lens cases.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: JAAD online Source Type: research