Scabiophobia F40.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Acarophobia

Definition
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Compulsive fear of being infested with scabies mites. Patients usually insist on constant anti-scabial treatment. Frequent consecutive skin irritation. Development of dermatozoan insanity is possible.

Therapy
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S.u. Dermatozoa mania.

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Incoming links (2)

Acarophobia; Acarophobia;

Outgoing links (1)

Dermatozoa madness;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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