Margelon's disease is a rather rare and today not fully understood disease, the causes of which remain unknown. Sign of this problem is severe skin damage, as well as some disorders of the nervous system, including prolonged depression.
Margelon's disease and its causes
In fact, the world first heard about such a disease not so long ago - in 2002. It was then that the family of Mary Leitao fell ill, who suggested the name. Unfortunately, the causes of the disease are still unknown. Among scientists, there are many different opinions. Some researchers believe that Margelon's disease is caused by fungal parasites that grow slowly under the skin. Others argue that the disease may be the result of a bacterial or viral infection of unknown origin.
There are also researchers who are inclined to psychosomatic reasons, because patient analyzes are completely normal - no signs of infection were detected in the body. At present, the idea that such a disease is caused by the use of genetically modified foods has become very popular .
In any case, none of the above points of view has been scientifically confirmed. Therefore, researchers around the world are trying to determine the cause of the disease and find out whether it even exists.
The only thing that can be asserted with certainty is the fact that the disease affects people with a weak immune system.
Margelon's disease: the main symptoms
As already mentioned, the main signs of the disease are damage to the skin - the skin itches, redness appears on it, and then pustules and small sores. All these symptoms are difficult to treat, and after some time they come back again. Patients complain of constant itching, pain, and the sensation of something moving under the skin.
Margelon's disease is accompanied by mental disorders. As a rule, patients fall into prolonged depression, become passive and lethargic. Many of them suffer from constant hallucinations associated with itching (they think that insects crawl on their skin, etc.).
Margelon's disease and its treatment
Since the exact causes of the disease are unknown, there is no single correct treatment. At the moment, patients are prescribed antifungal and antiviral agents, sometimes also antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic ointments help eliminate itching, relieve inflammation, stop the formation of pustules, and also get rid of ulcers. Unfortunately, all of the above methods do not give any guarantee - the symptoms may return again, and at any time.
Margelonova "scabies": prevention
The lack of necessary knowledge about this disease does not allow doctors and researchers to draw up rules for prevention. Today, the only way to protect is a healthy lifestyle. Proper nutrition, hardening, staying in the fresh air, regular exercise, normal sleep - all this normalizes the functioning of the immune system and partially protects the human body from this unknown disease.