Just imagine, all of a sudden a white/black/blue fiber came out of your skin along with painful sores plus some creepy sensation but despite all of these, doctors are in doubt so they will refer you to a psychiatrist. This is the harsh reality that Morgellons patients are going through.
Typically, the afflicted individual exhibits skin rashes or sores that have fiber like protruding in various colors such as white, red, black or blue. The rashes are painful, may also ooze, heal slow and may change in color and texture. Crawling and stinging under the skin are common sensations felt by the patient along with the persistent itching.
Aside from the dermatologic signs, psychiatric symptoms are also noted such as short term memory loss, depression, concentration deficit, changes in behavior, confusion (brain fog) etc. Patients with Morgellons also manifest chronic fatigue that can affect daily routine, arthritis and change in vision. Diagnosing Morgellons can be considered as a challenging task for health professionals, as this mysterious skin disorder has similar signs and symptoms with a number of disease such as Lyme disease, Delusional Parasitosis, Chronic fatigue syndrome, OCD (obsessive compulsion disorder) and ADHD (Attention deficit and Hyperactive disorder). Physicians and other health care professionals often fall short in identifying this condition, as neurological or psychiatric symptoms make the diagnosing process complicated.
