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What Causes Peeling, Flaking Skin, Pain And Swelling In Lower Extremities?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: My husband has been suffering for the past 3 years from a skin condition, according to dermatologist the he has seen "contact derm. has undergone UV light, steroids, cortisone, various ointments to no avail. His skin flakes similar to a snake shedding, this is every day. His joints especially knees and lower extermities are swollen and painful. Numerous patch tests, medication have not helped. I am at my wits end, no one has bee able to find anything, patch tests, biopsy nothing has helped.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possible desquamative autoimmune skin disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam

I can certainly understand your concern

As per your narrated clinical details the possibility of associated autoimmune systemic disorder is very high.

I advise him to get a complete ANA profile .

Further management if any is based on the test reports .

If the ANA profile is positive its advisable to start a complete course of immunodulatory drugs.

If possible kindly get the skin images uploaded for a better assessment.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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What Causes Peeling, Flaking Skin, Pain And Swelling In Lower Extremities?

Brief Answer: Possible desquamative autoimmune skin disease. Detailed Answer: Hello Madam I can certainly understand your concern As per your narrated clinical details the possibility of associated autoimmune systemic disorder is very high. I advise him to get a complete ANA profile . Further management if any is based on the test reports . If the ANA profile is positive its advisable to start a complete course of immunodulatory drugs. If possible kindly get the skin images uploaded for a better assessment. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.