Frequently Asked Questions about Morgellons Disease

7. Which group is it most likely to affect?

Interestingly, studies from various perspectives tend to conclude that this illness is more likely to affect middle-aged, white women than other demographics. There is also some evidence pointing to a potential link with smoking and substance use.

An underactive thyroid gland could be a contributing factor as well, though, because these findings often come from small study samples, their overall accuracy is still questioned. Without larger, more extensive research, the exact demographic triggers remain unclear.