Morgellons: When a Delusion Is NOT a Delusion

"Oh my gosh…. that looks so creepy!" "What could possibly cause that?" "Have you seen a dermatologist?" "What are you going to do?" With concern and bewilderment in their voices, a group of nurses gathered around the nurse's station and examined their co-worker's arms. They

were intrigued yet somewhat frightened by the unusual skin condition that was causing their
friend's skin to erupt and produce brightly colored fibers. A 60x-powered, hand-held,
lighted magnifier enabled the nurses to visualize the unusual filaments that were intertwined
in masses beneath their friend's epidermis. One of the nurses motioned for the doctor on call
to come and take a look. It was not unusual at this teaching hospital for staff to gather to assess a patient with an unusual condition, learn about a new monitoring device, or brainstorm about a problematic wound. But what was unusual this time was that the patient was one of their own, a
respected and experienced member of their team.'

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