Difference between revisions of "Morgellons disease"
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| − | '''Morgellons disease''' is a "controversial"<ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/morgellons-disease/art-20044996</ref> and currently poorly understood medical condition. | + | '''Morgellons disease''' is a "controversial"<ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/morgellons-disease/art-20044996</ref> and currently poorly understood medical condition, described a sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on and in the skin. |
| − | MD is controversial because it is poorly understood, its cause is uncertain, and research on the condition has been limited. In addition, it’s not classified as a true disease. For these reasons, MD is often considered a psychiatric illness. Although | + | MD is controversial because it is poorly understood, its cause is uncertain, and research on the condition has been limited. In addition, it’s not classified as a true disease. For these reasons, MD is often considered a psychiatric illness. Although some studies seem to show MD is a true disease, many doctors still think it is a [[mental health issue]] that should be treated with [[antipsychotic medication]].<ref>https://www.healthline.com/health/morgellons-disease#controversy</ref> |
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Morgellons disease (MD) is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of fibers underneath, embedded in, and erupting from unbroken skin or slow-healing sores. Some people with the condition also experience a sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on and in their skin. These symptoms can be very painful. They may interfere with your daily activities and the quality of your life. <ref>https://www.healthline.com/health/morgellons-disease#controversy</ref> | Morgellons disease (MD) is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of fibers underneath, embedded in, and erupting from unbroken skin or slow-healing sores. Some people with the condition also experience a sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on and in their skin. These symptoms can be very painful. They may interfere with your daily activities and the quality of your life. <ref>https://www.healthline.com/health/morgellons-disease#controversy</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 01:35, 25 February 2021
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Morgellons disease is a "controversial"[1] and currently poorly understood medical condition, described a sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on and in the skin.
MD is controversial because it is poorly understood, its cause is uncertain, and research on the condition has been limited. In addition, it’s not classified as a true disease. For these reasons, MD is often considered a psychiatric illness. Although some studies seem to show MD is a true disease, many doctors still think it is a mental health issue that should be treated with antipsychotic medication.[2]
Condition
Morgellons disease (MD) is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of fibers underneath, embedded in, and erupting from unbroken skin or slow-healing sores. Some people with the condition also experience a sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on and in their skin. These symptoms can be very painful. They may interfere with your daily activities and the quality of your life. [3]
