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Autoimmune Diseases That Can Cause Itchy Rash
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Hi doc experiencing swollen lymph node in neck itchy skin rash otc cream helps low grade fevers positive ana but negative for all autoimmune diseases?
What about RPR...: If you have multiple sexual partner or your partner have multiple partner.....get tested for VDRL/RPR/ HIV. ...Read more
Autoimmune Disease (Definition)
In auto immune disease the enemy is from with in . As name implies "auto" is self and "immune " is immune system . One 's own immune system for unknown reason turns against self and destroys or damages tissues or cells . List of auto immune disease are many and growing . End result is destruction of of tissues such as thyroid , pancreas or cells such as white ...Read more
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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?
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. ...Read more
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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?
Annulare granuloma: Consists of a series of red bumps arranged in a circular formation . The cause is unknown and may be a chronic condition for up to two years no known therapy seems to work. ...Read more
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Got a itchy rash comes right before my periods and fades away after my periods. Heard about autoimmune progesterone dermatitis what's the treatment?
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. ...Read more
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Very itchy rash w 1-2mm blister-like eruptions. Biopsy showed telangiectasia and lymphocytic infiltrates. Rash still recurring. Autoimmune? Ideas?
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. ...Read more
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Which autoimmune diseases cause a strong allergic type response to sunlight? I get very itchy for days after being in the sun, and i never let burn
Lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune condition in which sunlight is known to exacerbate the disease. Fatigue and rash generally are worse after sunlight exposure. ...Read more
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Non-itchy rash on elbow(s). Have been taking naproxen for 2 weeks. Could that be the cause?
Generally not.......: If due to allergy to naproxen, it will be more generalized or regionalized. ...Read more
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What can cause an itchy rash that won't go away?
Several things: Intrinsic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, dry skin, viral rashes; extrinsic conditions such as allergic dermatitis (cosmetics, fragrances), foods, bites, stress, urticaria (hives), just to name a few off the top of my head...many things. Common conditions often are self-limited, but a few need to be checked out and treated (such as drug allergy). ...Read more
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What can cause an itchy rash on pubic area?
Various causes: Itching in the pubic area may be due to heat and sweating; fungal infection if there are skin folds; contact allergy to certain chemicals in underwear, particularly made of synthetic materials; lice transmitted by sexual contact or sleeping on an infested mattress. As the causes are so different, you better see your physician. ...Read more
Autoimmune (Definition)
The immune system developed to tell our own, normal cells (self) from foreign and abnormal cells (non-self). This lets the immune system eliminate viruses, bacteria, fungi and cancer cells from our body without harming normal cells. Sometimes the immune system fails to tell self from non-self and it attacks normal cells, for example in ...Read more
Skin Rash (Definition)
A skin rash is a symptom in which a person has changes on part or all of his skin, such as color changes, bumps, blisters, oozing, peeling, ...Read more