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Morgellons Disease.

Jungyoon Ohn1, Seon Yong Park1, Jungyoon Moon1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Annals of Dermatology
|April 11, 2017
PubMed
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This study reports the first case of Morgellons disease in Korea, a rare condition with unknown causes. Skin biopsy revealed fibers, but no microorganisms or Borrelia burgdorferi infection were found.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rare Diseases

Background:

  • Morgellons disease is a poorly understood condition characterized by skin lesions and the sensation of crawling or embedded fibers.
  • Its etiology remains unknown, with ongoing debate regarding its classification and underlying causes.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old Korean woman presented with a two-month history of itchy, red patches and erosions on her arms, hands, and chin.
  • The patient reported observing fiber-like materials emerging from her skin, prompting medical investigation.

Findings:

  • Skin biopsy revealed a fiber extruding from the dermis.
  • Histopathology showed mild lymphocytic infiltration but no evidence of microorganisms.
  • Polymerase chain reaction testing for Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease bacteria) in serum was negative.
Keywords:
Asian continental ancestry groupBorrelia burgdorferiMorgellons disease

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Implications:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of Morgellons disease in Korea.
  • The findings contribute to the limited understanding of Morgellons disease presentation and diagnostic challenges.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the etiology and pathogenesis of Morgellons disease.