Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is generally treated with stimulant medications without significant complications. Delusional parasitosis (Ekbom syndrome) can occur secondary to ADHD treatment. It is a rare condition defined as having a fixed, false belief that one is infected with insects, parasites, or organisms and that one experiences cutaneous sensations without any clinical evidence of infestation. Although stimulant treatment with methylphenidate or mixed amphetamine salts…
