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June 18, 2026CNS DrugsOpen Access

Managing Dermatologic Delusional Disorders: A US Psychodermatology Perspective for Clinicians

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ALAndrea LeungJKJohn Koo

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Overview

Single-center psychodermatology perspective reports effective management strategies for dermatologic delusional disorders, indicating challenges in treatment.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore effective management strategies and pharmacotherapy for dermatologic delusional disorders in patients, particularly delusional infestation.
  • Synthesis of clinical experiences from a US clinic
  • Highlighting pharmacotherapy principles and engagement strategies
  • Addressing safety monitoring and research priorities
  • Pimozide and risperidone show effectiveness in treating dermatological delusional disorders.
  • Challenges include patient denial of psychiatric conditions and reluctance to engage with psychiatric care.
  • Experience-based recommendations for managing interactions with patients are provided.

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Leung et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338cf6630953a74978e1fbhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40263-026-01309-5
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