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The tactile hallucination or illusion that insects are crawling on the body or under the skin.<\/p>\n

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Hallucination associated with stimulant-induced psychosis in which a person perceives imaginary ants, insects, or snakes crawling under the skin.<\/p>\n

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An itching feeling where the skin feels as if it were covered with insects.<\/p>\n

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Sensation that worms or insects are crawling on the skin; it is sometimes a symptom of drug intoxication.<\/p>\n

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Tactile hallucination or sensation that small insects are crawling under the skin; frequently associated with alcohol detoxification.<\/p>\n

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A prickling sensation said to resemble the feeling of ants crawling over the skin. It is a form of paresthesia and it is sometimes a symptom of drug intoxication.<\/p>\n

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The profoundly disturbing sensation that insects are crawling on one’s skin. This is one of the more troublesome side effects of alcohol and cocaine withdrawal.<\/p>\n

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The experience of feeling like ants are crawling on your skin can be quite discomforting. This sensation can often be a side effect of misuse of certain substances, like alcohol or morphine. The instinctive response to scratch the skin to alleviate this feeling might sometimes lead to a rash. Consequently, this can potentially lead to a misdiagnosis of a skin condition.<\/p>\n

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