Often treated by dermatologists, entomologists, or mental health professionals as a subtype of Parasitic Dermatophobia or Delusional Parasitosis.
Intense anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive cleaning, skin-picking, scratching, and constant, debilitating fear of contamination.
If you're asking for a or a narrative plot , acarophobia
A on the isolation caused by this condition?
is the intense, irrational fear of mites, ticks, or itching sensations. It is sometimes described as a delusion of infestation (delusional parasitosis) where individuals are convinced insects are crawling on or under their skin, even when there is no evidence. is the intense, irrational fear of mites, ticks,
Here is a feature highlighting the causes, symptoms, and nature of this disorder:
It can be triggered by traumatic experiences (e.g., severe reactions to bites), psychological stress (e.g., depression), or in some cases, underlying medical conditions. A scenario involving false accusations of infestation
A scenario involving false accusations of infestation?