Crawling sensation

2017-02-24 19:10:42
My mother feel that ants are crawling under the skin of her right shoulder. And it happens frequently. When she rub her finger on shoulder then that sensation disappear for few minutes and then happens again. Is this a serious problem and need medical treatment?
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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such description should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinical examination will be helpful. Delusional parasitosis should be considered.
Next Steps
Your dermatologist will decide a treatment plan for you after a consultation.
Health Tips
Avoid Self Medications.

Answered2017-02-26 17:25:34

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