Red Wine Tests & Matchbox Sets - Morgellon's Disease & Contested Diagnoses | ACSH EP. LII

Morgellon's Disease is a controversial condition involving skin lesions and the belief that the skin is infected by bugs and other fiber-like objects. Relatively uncommon, the cause isn't fully understood. Testing for infection by bacteria or parasites is usually negative, and the fibers either come back not matching any known samples, or as simple cotton string. Symptoms generally include skin rashes, a sense of intense itching and crawling under the skin, brain fog & fatigue. There is no single established cure for Morgellons disease, but regular antibiotic use and follow-up with a physician along with treatment of any associated conditions such as anxiety or depression has been proven to help; even curing symptoms entirely in some cases. The medical world remains undecided on the issue, and seemingly little actual research into subject has been permitted or conducted, depending on who you ask I suppose. Today we examine the evidence, the claims, and explore even the least likely cause for this enigmatic ailment.   Find out today y'all!