SC121 UNIT 5 Discussion

SC121 UNIT 5 DB

What is Morgellons Disease?

Morgellons disease is a delusional disorder that leads to the belief that one has parasites or foreign material moving in, or coming out of, the skin. It involves sores, crawling sensations on and under the skin, and fiber-like filaments emerging from the sores.

What are the symptoms of this disease?

skin itching,

burning,

feeling like there is something crawling under their skin.

severe fatigue, short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating,

What does the CDC (Center for Disease Control) say about this disease?

CDC reported that Morgellons victims may be suffering from a condition like delusional infestation, which is where people imagine insects invading their body.

How many people suffer from this disease?

More than 14,000 families have reported being affected by this disease.

What are the current attitudes held by the medical field towards patients’ suffering from this disease?

Most of the attitudes held by the medical field towards patients suffering from this disease is that they look at the patient as someone who is delusional.

Do you believe this is an actual condition? Why or why not?

I do believe that this is an actual skin disorder that affects the persons thinking and mentally has them thinking they have a parasite under their skin.

Please research another skin disorder of your choosing and share with your fellow classmates the following information: Impetigo

What disorder did you choose to write about?

Impetigo is caused by a Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacterial infection on the outer layers of skin, the epidermis. The face, arms, and legs are the skin areas most often affected. The open sores are highly contagious, itchy, and sometimes painful. Scratching the sores can spread the infection from one place on your skin to another, or to another person. The infection can also spread from anything an infected person touches.

Why did you choose this disorder?

I choose this disorder because my nieces and nephew had been diagnosed with this skin disorder, so I wanted to learn more about what it is and how it affects a person’s body.

What are the symptoms of this disorder?

Reddish spots on the skin, often clustered around the nose and lips, are the first sign of the most common type of impetigo. The sores quickly grow into blisters, ooze, and burst, and then form a yellowish crust. The crust is often described as honey-colored. The clusters of blisters may expand to cover more of your skin. The sores are unsightly, itchy, and occasionally painful. After the crust phase, they leave red marks that fade without leaving scars.

How does the skin help in diagnosing this disorder?

The skin helps doctors diagnose impetigo by its appearance.

What are the treatments of this disorder?

The specific topical antibiotics recommended are mupirocin and fusidic acid for 5 to 7 days.

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