Many people out there are afraid. Right now, can you think about how afraid you are? Did you just say you’re afraid of parasites? Did you know that this 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 is not one of those big phobias like spiders, but nonetheless, it is still a fear that many deal with. Did you know that some people feel like they have bugs under their skin? That’s right, they feel like they’ve been infested with parasites, even though they don’t. You see, it’s all 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 do 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 send 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 recommend that you get help from a psychiatrist. One of the most common forms of treatment in this case would be medicine. Your doctor will evaluate you and determine what will work best for you.