Acarophobia Link

Intense anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive cleaning, skin-picking, scratching, and constant, debilitating fear of contamination.

Here is a feature highlighting the causes, symptoms, and nature of this disorder: acarophobia

Those suffering from it may misinterpret lint, thread, or dust as insects. They may also experience tactile hallucinations—falsely feeling insects, often described as a “creeping” sensation on the skin. acarophobia

A scenario involving false accusations of infestation? acarophobia