MORGELLONS

Charles E. Holman Foundation web site

http://www.thenmo.org/

Morgellons disease is a skin disorder that was first described over 300 years ago. The disease is characterized by fiber-like strands extruding from the skin in association with dermatologic and neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms.

Although Morgellons disease has been confused with delusional parasitosis, the occurrence of the disease in children, the lack of pre-existing psychopathology in most patients and the presence of subcutaneous fibers on skin biopsy indicate that the disease has a somatic origin.

The association with Lyme disease and the apparent response to antibiotic therapy supports the concept that Morgellons disease may be triggered by an infectious process. Recent studies suggest that infection with Agrobacterium may play a role in the disease. Further clinical and molecular research is needed to unlock the mystery of Morgellons disease.

Symptoms

The Charles E. Holman Foundation reports stinging, biting, crawling sensations, associated with skin, along with the fibers, lesions and 'brain fog' are the most significant symptoms. It is important to note, the Foundation states, that some patients have no lesions yet, but do have fibers produced from unbroken skin.

Treatment

Please see the Charles E. Holman Foundation information located here.

Fiber threads

Lesions and scars caused by Morgellons