How To Get Morgellons Out Of Hair

Skin rashes, persistent scalp itching, a constant state of daze and confusion, and the terrible feeling of creepy crawlies always present on your skin. Patients suffering from Morgellons disease have to deal with that, and a lot more.

This peculiar, rather inexplicable illness, has been a puzzling factor for doctors around the world. Fortunately, we're here to shed some light on the science behind its physical and mental manifestations, as well as what you can do to get it out of your skin, your hair, and your mind.

What is Morgellons Disease?

Morgellons disease is a true controversy in the medical world. It's neither well-researched, neither well-understood. People that suffer from this condition report feeling like they have living organisms crawling on or under their skin, and the disease itself manifests through small fibers appearing from slow healing skin lesions or sores.

The medical consensus is that individuals who report having Morgellons disease are dealing with a case of delusional parasitosis. This is a mental disorder where people believe they are infested with bugs, insects, or other living or non-living pathogens, which is why doctors would usually recommend patients suffering from it seek out cognitive behavioral therapy.

Common symptoms include:

Skin sores;
Itching;
Feeling like something is crawling on and under the skin;
Fibers or another string-like material emerging from the skin;
Fatigue;
Short-term memory loss;
Hard time concentrating.

Where Did Morgellons Disease Originate?

The disease's name was coined after Mary Leitao, a mother whose son had sores under his lips, reported that he felt an unsettling sensation under his skin – feeling as though there were bugs on him at all times.

She took him to several doctors and medical specialists, but the vast majority told her that it was just a case of delusional parasitosis, or that she had factitious disorder imposed on another. This is a condition where a caregiver, typically the mother, creates health problems in their child by altering test samples or inflicting injuries.

Mary refused the diagnosis and created the Morgellons Research Foundation, looking to spread awareness about the disease. The MRF funded studies about this bizarre disease, but even those proved that no living or non-living organisms were causing the sores and itchiness. However, the tested individuals had drugs in their systems, were exposed to skin irritants like solvents, or had cognitive deficits.

But if it's all in the patient's head, where do the mysterious fibers come from? Every time that they have been analyzed, the fibers seemed to have come from clothing or other textile materials that the individuals come in contact with.

However, recent studies have shown that the fibers are actually 'composed of the cellular proteins keratin and collagen and result from an overproduction of these filaments in response to spirochetal infection'. What does this mean? Essentially, that Morgellons does indeed have some form of bio-active component to it, and as such, its symptoms can be treated through organic products.

How to Treat Morgellons Disease

Symptoms associated with Morgellons disease can be highly distressing, and given its reputation, patients often feel ignored by trained medical staff on the grounds of mental illness.

With that being said, if you suspect you might have this condition and are disappointed by the lack of medical research on it, you should be ready to accept a different diagnosis or to find the central cause of the sores – and treat it at a local level on your own.

When it comes to Morgellons on the scalp, it's no different from the skin on the rest of the body. While immediate medical check-ups are recommended, there is something you can do at home to get rid of sores and the anxiety that the symptoms may cause.

For one, scalp massage with essential oils (properly diluted in a carrier oil) is one of the best options you can try in treating the physical manifestations of Morgellons. Scalp massage is done through a gentle circular motion aided by the soothing effect of the oils. It promotes hair growth since it increases blood flow, helps move toxins and waste from the cells, releases tension, and eases migraines and headaches.

Here are some essential oils you should definitely consider for your scalp's sore patches and consistent itchiness:

Peppermint Essential Oil

Thanks to its strong menthol component, peppermint essential oil can be a prime calming substance for scalp itchiness. More than that, it also has anesthetic, analgesic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help cool our skin, reduce redness, and calm irritations.

Rosemary Essential Oil

Just like peppermint before it, rosemary essential oil has all the anti-inflammatory properties, but also raises alertness and boosts memory and mental focus. Above all, it provides a calming effect for the scalp and hair follicles, reducing any unpleasant sensations in the process.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus essential oil prevents the growth of bacteria and the appearance of dandruff and has both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Additionally, its organic ingredients help in the fight against pathogens like Streptococcus aureus and pyogenes, E. coli, Salmonella typhi, and many others.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil can easily prevent skin infections, as it has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can also help with anxiety and stress through its mood-elevating, refreshing lemony aroma.

A Peculiar Illness for Our Peculiar Times

And that's all you need to know on Morgellons. From diagnoses of delusional parasitosis to its abundant physical manifestations, Morgellons is, without a doubt, a difficult illness to confront.

But, just as with any other illness known to man, doing a little bit of research and exploring your options is always worth investing a bit of your time in.

Knowing its origins, the scientific studies that are currently being done to learn more about it, as well as the organic products that are easily available to us in combatting its symptoms will make the fight with Morgellons that much easier to deal with.