Question 1

can lupus cause rashes and itchiness on other parts of the body besides the face? can sjogren's or another autoimmune cause rashes and itchiness?

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Yes: The scalp is very common.

Question 2

are there autoimmune disorders that causes red, swollen, inflamed and itchy eyelids and a rash?

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See below: Dermatomyositis can certainly do this.

Question 3

a circular non itchy rash on leg for 2 months.  at first there was a large  spontaneous bruise with it. mystery autoimmune? ringworm? other?

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Circular Rash: Red rashes that occur on the human skin can be classified into two types, namely the rashes that appear as a result of allergies, which can be treated with the help of allergy relief solutions and the rashes that appear as a result of infections, where microbes are responsible for occurrence of the rash such as a fungus. See your doctor for a diagnosis.

Question 4

got a itchy rash comes right before my periods and fades away after my periods. heard about autoimmune progesterone dermatitis what's the treatment?

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True : What you r describing is charechtaristic  to this syndrome unfortunately the only curative therapy is resection of the ovaries which you may not want to do you could get away with anti histamine steroids lotion or even pills and singulair (montelukast) you also should try to avoid medications containing Progesterone as contreceptives.

Question 5

very itchy rash w 1-2mm blister-like eruptions.  biopsy showed telangiectasia  and lymphocytic infiltrates.  rash still recurring. autoimmune? ideas?

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TMEP: It's time to see a dermatologist. Did the biopsy have mast cells as part of the infiltrate?  Was a direct immunoflorescence done?  Tmep is an acronym you can google and see pictures and description of the clinical course. There many potential treatments but the diagnosis is paramount before any can be started.

Question 6

im 27 w/autoimmune something- they have me on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) i also get red hot itchy hands/feet, said possible vasculitis? no rash can i die from this

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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): Even though you dont have a rash Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can be responsible for your itchy hands and feet. Consult your doctor for help.

Question 7

i have a painful, non itchy rash on my thigh. i do have an auto immune disorder. what could it be? should i be worried about it?

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Cannot tell: Without seeing this it is impossible to diagnose, but it is highly unlikely to be a result of an autoimmune disorder absent any other symptoms.  See a doctor to determine what this is and how to ameliorate it.

Question 8

are meningitis rashes itchy?

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Generally not: Rashes associated with meningitis are generally not itchy.

Question 9

itchy all over body but no rashes what's going on?

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Dry skin?: Dryness can cause itching without rash especially in the winter.  Avoid really hot showers and use a good moisturizer.

Question 10

what can cause non-itchy rashes to develop all over the body?

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Narrow it down: I want to help but this description could include several chapters in a dermatology text book.  A photo or visit to the doctor can help narrow it down.  Answers to questions like timing, duration , shape of the lesions, flat or raised , scaly or greasy, tenderness, medications are some of the clues that can provide clues.

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Can lupus cause rashes and itchiness on other parts of the body besides the face? can sjogren's or another autoimmune cause rashes and itchiness?

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Are there autoimmune disorders that causes red, swollen, inflamed and itchy eyelids and a rash?

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A circular non itchy rash on leg for 2 months. at first there was a large spontaneous bruise with it. mystery autoimmune? ringworm? other?

A member asked:

Got a itchy rash comes right before my periods and fades away after my periods. heard about autoimmune progesterone dermatitis what's the treatment?

A member asked:

Very itchy rash w 1-2mm blister-like eruptions. biopsy showed telangiectasia and lymphocytic infiltrates. rash still recurring. autoimmune? ideas?

A member asked:

Im 27 w/autoimmune something- they have me on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) i also get red hot itchy hands/feet, said possible vasculitis? no rash can i die from this

A member asked:

I have a painful, non itchy rash on my thigh. i do have an auto immune disorder. what could it be? should i be worried about it?

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Are meningitis rashes itchy?

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Itchy all over body but no rashes what's going on?

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What can cause non-itchy rashes to develop all over the body?

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