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Skin biopsy revealed psoriasis only have 1 tiny spot but ana + no symptoms could the psoriasis cause a +ana?
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Yes: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have been associated with a positive ANA (10-20%). The ANA could also be positive for many other reasons. Best to check with your doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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About ANA: Many people have a positive ana, especially in a low titer (1:40 or 1:80, even 1:160) without it meaning a thing. It's only one piece of information about your overall health. It's common for someone with a few scaly patches to have an ANA run in case the lesions are the discoid rash of lupus. Nothing else you say suggests systemic lupus, or that you can't get back into your fitness activities.
Answered 6/10/2014
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