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5 Facts you should know about

Morgellons disease

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Morgellons disease is a rare condition in which small fibers and particles emerge from skin sores, creating the sensation that something is crawling on the skin

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Little is known about the condition, but it affects over 14,000 families.

3

Morgellons is most prevalent in middle-aged white women

4

It’s also closely associated with Lyme disease

 

 

5

Some doctors believe it’s a psychological issue since its symptoms are similar to those of a mental health disorder called delusional infestation

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