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Morgellons (/mɔːrˈɡɛlənz/) is the informal name of a self-diagnosed, scientifically unsubstantiated skin condition in which individuals have sores that they believe contain fibrous material.
The general medical consensus is that it is a form of delusional parasitosis. The sores are typically the result of compulsive scratching, and the fibers, when analyzed, are consistently found to have originated from cotton and other textiles.
Its presentation is very similar to delusional parasitosis, with the addition that people with the condition believe there are inanimate objects in their skin.
No credible medical or public health association has verified the existence or diagnosis of 'Morgellons Disease'.
The CDC concluded that 59% of subjects showed cognitive deficits. They stated that 50% of the individuals had drugs in their systems, and 78% reported exposure to solvents (potential skin irritants). The study detected no parasites or mycobacteria in the samples collected from any individuals. Most materials collected from participants' skin were composed of cellulose, likely of cotton origin.
People usually self-diagnose Morgellons based on information from the internet and find support and confirmation in online communities of people with similar illness beliefs.
The Washington Post reported that internet discussions about Morgellons include many conspiracy theories about the cause, including biological warfare, nanotechnology, chem trails and extraterrestrial life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgellons
