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Understanding Crawling Sensation: Causes, Clinical Evaluation, and Management Strategies in 2026

"Note: In the context of modern clinical medicine and dermatology, "crawling sensation" primarily refers to formication—the tactile hallucination or physical perception of insects or objects moving on or beneath the skin. This article explores the physiological, neurological, and psychological underpinnings of this phenomenon, providing an authoritative guide for patients and healthcare seekers navigating skin-related paresthesias. The human cutaneous sensory system is a complex network of thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and nociceptors capable of transmitting intricate signals to the central nervous system. When this delicate sensory appar..."

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