Many people are afraid. Right now, can you think about how scared you are? Did you just say that you are afraid of parasites? Did you know that it is a “rare disease” registered by the Office of Rare Diseases? This means that this phobia does not affect more than two hundred thousand people in the United States. As we continue with this article, we are going to tell you about this fear that you have developed.

This isn’t one of those big spider-like phobias, but it’s still a fear that many grapple with nonetheless. Did you know that some people feel like they have insects living under their skin? That’s right, they feel like they’ve been infested by parasites, even if they don’t have them. You see, it’s about the brain. The human mind makes us think we have something, even when we don’t.

How do you know if you have this or not? Well, you can determine if you really have parasites living under your skin by going to a doctor. During that time, the doctor will take some samples of your skin. If they do not find any type of skin condition (or parasites), they will refer you to a psychodermatologist. You can also seek help for this problem by visiting a psychiatrist.

We understand that when the brain is giving messages, it is difficult to understand that they are the wrong ones. If you have problems with the fear of parasites, we strongly recommend that you seek help from a psychiatrist. One of the most common forms of treatment in this case would be medicine. Your doctor will evaluate it and determine what will work best for you.