Varied Presentation of Delusion of Parasitosis (DOP): A case series study

Introduction: Delusion of parasitosis is a common presentation with multiple aetiologies. It usually presents in a dermatological set up; however a psychiatric consultation is often required for optimal management. Materials and Methods: A series of 22 cases which presented in the psychiatric outpatient section or were referred from the dermatology department were analyzed and followed up. Results: The majority of the subjects were females in the middle to elderly age group and the commonest diagnosis was psychosis and the majority responded to olanzapine and fluoxetine. Discussion: The presentation of delusion of parasitosis (DOP) is a disorder with multiple aetiologies and needs optimal management which should ideally be tailor made, hence a good liaison set up is needed.