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I feel insects crawling on my head. what is the cause and how dangerous is it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This can't be: Diagnosed via the internet. However there are many different causes for formication (sensation like insects crawling on or under your skin). It can in fact be from parasites or other diseases/ conditions. Please seek medical evaluation if this continues.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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