Talk:Billy Koch

taken out of the article...should be here

the reference here to the ABC article is FALSE the it states NOTHING about Billy Koch having this condition only his "X" wife having it. I know billy and he does not have this..... this is false information, and had nothing to do with his own choice to retire from baseball!!!!

Billy has never claimed to have or seeked treatment for Morellons, however his "X" has and has gone on national TV with the claims.....notably without Billy by her side. no wonder she is an "X"

Treatment for delusional parasitosis

Many dermatologists treat Morgellons as delusional parasitosis. After a thorough medical examination to rule out known organic causes for the symptoms, delusional parasitosis patients are typically prescribed one of several typical antipsychotic drugs.[57][58] In the past, pimozide was the drug of choice; in addition to antipsychotic activity, it also has antipruritic activity, meaning it inhibits the sensation of itching.[59] However, pimozide requires frequent electrocardiographic monitoring.[58] Currently, atypical antipsychotics such as olanzapine or risperidone are used as first line treatment.[58] Antipsychotics are effective at treating delusional parasitosis at doses as low as one-fifth to one-tenth the dose typically prescribed for schizophrenia.[58] It is common for patients who believe they have Morgellons to reject a physician's diagnosis of delusional parasitosis. It has been suggested that the term Morgellons should be adopted by dermatologists to enhance their rapport with their patients, allowing them to overcome this resistance.[60]

A Popular Mechanics article described a dermatologist who would not allow the use of his name, citing "concern for his safety." He said he has "diagnosed 50 or so Morgellons patients" with a disorder that can result in the sensation of insects, and "typically puts a cast over the lesions to prevent further irritation and after four weeks removes it." According to the doctor, the patients' lesions heal under the cast.[48]

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