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OHSU dermatologist explains Morgellons disease, what we know and don’t

By Rolando Hernandez (OPB)
March 10, 2026 4:50 p.m. Updated: March 10, 2026 8:16 p.m.

Broadcast: Tuesday, March 10

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Morgellons disease is a rare skin condition described by an intense itching, burning and crawling sensation underneath the skin. Many living with the condition also experience painful sores and, as a 2024 study found, have a lower quality of life. Oregon Health and Science University Dermatologist Jesse Keller is one of the authors of that study. He was also recently featured in an article about the condition in Undark. Keller joins us to share more on what Morgellons disease is and what he hears from the patients he treats.

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