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My mother has inflamation on her eye lids, we did several tests in which all reports came normal except the esr rate (52mm/hr). what may be the cause?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Dermatitis: Without seeing the infection, rashes are almost impossible to diagnose over a computer. Sed rates (ESR) are very non-specific and are not diagnostic for rashes. It may be psoriasis, or a generalized atopic dermatitis. Your best bet is having a dermatologist examine your mother. Good luck.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

My mother has inflamation on her eye lids, we did several tests in which all reports came normal except the esr rate (52mm/hr). what may be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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