Morgellon's Syndrome: Evidence of a Microorganism Causing an Unexplained Dermopathy
January 2011
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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TLDR Dr. Conroy's book on Morgellon's disease lacks credible evidence and scientific validity.
The document reviewed Dr. Conroy's book on Morgellon's disease, which proposed a new theory involving a microorganism attracted to cocaine. The book was criticized for its pseudoscientific approach, misuse of medical terminology, and lack of credible evidence. The author, a Canadian family physician, conducted unorthodox experiments without proper consent or scientific rigor. The book included photographs and a DVD but failed to provide substantial proof of its claims. The review emphasized the need for dermatologists to understand Morgellon's disease to offer compassionate care, despite the lack of scientific validation for the condition.