Should I go for another opinion on these
lesions. My pulmonary doctor says I
should. This will be the fourth derm. I
have seen. I asked for a biopsy at the
past 3 appts and none was done. When I was
3-4 y/o my family physician felt I had
leukemia and had blood counts every week
as my cells were reversing and he did not
know why. I was it was all due to my
tonsils which were removed. The rash is on
the back of my neck, my arms, my back just
recently all of these rashes keep
returning. I have tried all kinds of meds
for them prescribed and nonprescribed. I
had the most beautiful skin and my face
particularly on the left side is totally a
mess. Yes, I am a picker and just when I
used peroxide and tried medication
including acne medication I feel it is
improving, however, it always comes back.
It never was itchy but the past few months
has become terribly itchy. I am running a
low temperature which I told my pulmonary
doctor so he is aware of this. Please
advise. Many thanks. Mary Ann
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Sarcoidosis skin rash ? Posted: 01-14-08 10:06am
You wrote:
"List of food or medicine allergies:
sulphur, epinephrine
List of family related illnesses: heart
disease stroke lung problem
List of pre-existing conditions:
sarcoidosis, paralyzed left hemidiaphragm.
sarcoid since 1978 biopsy proven with
mediastin. and paralyzed left diaphragm
since 11/06
List of other diseases, conditions, or
injuries and their treatment: eosinophilia
on and off, rash which has persisted for
three years on and off but is getting
worse on back, face bleeds easily. I have
been to three derms and no biopsy has been
done. I am S/P non q wave MI at 41 y/o
Current medical treatment: anxiety meds,
bp meds. May I add that I could not fill
in the children section as I previously
stated I do not have any children. I had
to fill t his in, however, in order to
send it"
The rash that you describe could be due to
your primary disease – sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory
disease that is believed to be an
immunological disorder. The exact cause of
the condition is unknown. Sarcoidosis can
affect all the organs on the body,
including the skin. Long term treatment of
sarcoidosis via corticosteroids can also
cause skin lesions as a side effect.
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Leukemia Answer A3505 Posted: 01-14-08 10:07am
You wrote:
"List of food or medicine allergies:
sulphur, epinephrine
List of family related illnesses: heart
disease stroke lung problem
List of pre-existing conditions:
sarcoidosis, paralyzed left hemidiaphragm.
sarcoid since 1978 biopsy proven with
mediastin. and paralyzed left diaphragm
since 11/06
List of other diseases, conditions, or
injuries and their treatment: eosinophilia
on and off, rash which has persisted for
three years on and off but is getting
worse on back, face bleeds easily. I have
been to three derms and no biopsy has been
done. I am S/P non q wave MI at 41 y/o
Current medical treatment: anxiety meds,
bp meds. May I add that I could not fill
in the children section as I previously
stated I do not have any children. I had
to fill t his in, however, in order to
send it"
The rash that you describe could be due to
your primary disease – sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory
disease that is believed to be an
immunological disorder. The exact cause of
the condition is unknown. Sarcoidosis can
affect all the organs on the body,
including the skin. Long term treatment of
sarcoidosis via corticosteroids can also
cause skin lesions as a side effect.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Leukemia Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
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