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Morgellons (/ mɔːrˈɡɛlənz /) is the informal name of a self-diagnosed, scientifically unsubstantiated skin condition in which individuals have sores that they believe contain fibrous material. [1][2] Morgellons is not well understood, but the general medical consensus is that it is a form of delusional parasitosis, [3] on the psychiatric ...
Psychiatry, dermatology. Delusional parasitosis (DP), also called delusional infestation, [2] is a mental health condition where a person falsely believes that that their body is infested with living or nonliving agents. Common examples of such agents include parasites, insects, or bacteria. This is a delusion due to the belief persisting ...
Endophthalmitis. Endophthalmitis, or endophthalmia, is inflammation of the interior cavity of the eye, usually caused by an infection. It is a possible complication of all intraocular surgeries, particularly cataract surgery, and can result in loss of vision or loss of the eye itself. [1] Infection can be caused by bacteria or fungi, and is ...
Substance use disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs despite substantial harm and adverse consequences to self and others. [7] Related terms include substance use problems[8] and problematic drug or alcohol use.[9][10] Substance use disorders vary with regard to the average age of onset. [11] It is not uncommon for those who have SUD to ...
Toxoplasma gondii. Toxoplasma chorioretinitis, more simply known as ocular toxoplasmosis, is possibly the most common cause of infections in the back of the eye (posterior segment) worldwide. The causitive agent is Toxoplasma gondii, and in the United States, most cases are acquired congenitally. The most common symptom is decreased visual ...
Other symptoms to note: This condition is itchy and can cause dandruff and buildup on the scalp. It’s also common on other oily areas, like the face and chest , and can be difficult to treat. Dr.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM; latest edition: DSM-5-TR, published in March 2022 [1]) is a publication by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for the classification of mental disorders using a common language and standard criteria. It is an internationally accepted manual on the diagnosis and treatment of ...
The symptoms of fungal keratitis typically emerge over 5-10 days and present with a painful eye, blurred vision, and redness of eye. [1] There is increased sensitivity to light, and excessive tears or discharge. [1] The symptoms are markedly less as compared to a similar bacterial ulcer. [1]