Davenport, FL
A 34-year-old female asked:
I have what is believed to be dyshidrotic eczema on my hands. about 10 years ago, i had a positive ana blood test. is there any connection?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: Ignore ana's unless they are very high titer or relate to specific concerns. Millions of people just in the us have had positive ana's that mean absolutely nothing.
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