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Feeling of insects crawling under my skin all the time. what is wrong?

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Feeling of Insects: Formication is a specific form of the general set of abnormal skin sensations known as paresthesias and tactile hallucinations. It is associated with several disorders: a physical or psychological side effect of substance abuse, diabetic neuropathy, diseases of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, and extreme alcohol withdrawal with delirium tremens.

Answered 2/2/2016

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A member asked:

Feeling of insects crawling under my skin all the time. what is wrong?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

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