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Formication is there a treatment for it? symptoms i have are : crawling sensation under skin , can't sleep at night. please i need answers

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Might be treatable: There are many causes for formication, including nutritional, neurological and psychiatric. You should see a generalist for further evaluation.

Answered 6/11/2018

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