hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
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formication::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | paraesthesia, paresthesia |
| Derivation | formicate |
Examples of formication
formication
In general, if a patient is under the influence of a drug, or experiencing the symptoms of withdrawal from that drug, this condition is not psychiatric but a medical and termed formication.
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However, formication may also be the result of normal hormonal changes such as menopause, or disorders such as peripheral neuropathy, high fevers, Lyme disease, skin cancer, and more.
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