Is Morgellons an organic disease? structural and functional abnormalities implicated in the pathophysiology of delusional infestation

Chan, Stephanie; Xiao, Anny; Patel, Shaan; Nakamura, Mio; Koo, John

doi:10.5070/d32611049673

Cited by 3 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“… 5 This simple and consistent observation suggests that DI may arise from an organic cause. 12 With functional and brain imaging data, there is a theory proposed in Europe to explain this observation. 13 The theory states that DI, like other psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, involves the presence of an excess of dopamine in the synaptic space.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of delusions of parasitosis: an interview with experts in psychodermatology

Brownstone

Howard

Koo

2022

International Journal of Women’s Dermatology

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Delusions of parasitosis (DOP), which is also called Morgellons disease or delusional infestation, can be one of the most challenging clinical encounters in a dermatologist's practice. One reason for this is lack of education during dermatology residency and a paucity of resources for the practicing dermatologist such as specialized psychodermatology clinics for these patients. To help close this knowledge gap, an interview was conducted with 3 experts in the field of psychodermatology and their responses were recorded and edited with goal of improving care for patients suffering from DOP by educating the busy, practicing dermatologist. The experts discussed many topics regarding DOP including the difference between primary and secondary DOP, how to build a good rapport with DOP patients, why the condition is seen mostly in older woman, and which medications are effective for treatment. The interview ends with a few high-yield practical treatment tips.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%