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Suggest Treatment For Red Patches On Legs And Arms
I have been breaking out in these patches of red areas every three to six months. They are flat and in a perfect circle. Usually on my legs or arms. They are not painful and usually fade within a month of two. They seem to be dry and the skin in the circle flakes. Should I be concerned or is it possibly excema. I do have one on my right upper arm that has been there for several years. Another concern, my father passed away due to complications from Lupus.....should I be worried
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hi,
Tests ANA, anti-dsdna, CRP, once done are helpful to diagnose lupus as it has genetic association, but presentation of SLE is not seasonal. It's more like allergic manifestation in your case, a multiplex immunoblot assay test can diagnose, interleukin 17 levels, biopsy of lesion can tell if it is eczema as it presents also similar.
As you explained then treatment can prescribed or use 0.5 % tacrolimus ointment if these goes it more likely eczema (immunity should be make strong eat more antioxidants like amla, aloe vera, lemon, oranges, basil etc., fruits, steam vegetables, juices. In your case it's breathing exercises. Immunologist can be consulted for it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
Tests ANA, anti-dsdna, CRP, once done are helpful to diagnose lupus as it has genetic association, but presentation of SLE is not seasonal. It's more like allergic manifestation in your case, a multiplex immunoblot assay test can diagnose, interleukin 17 levels, biopsy of lesion can tell if it is eczema as it presents also similar.
As you explained then treatment can prescribed or use 0.5 % tacrolimus ointment if these goes it more likely eczema (immunity should be make strong eat more antioxidants like amla, aloe vera, lemon, oranges, basil etc., fruits, steam vegetables, juices. In your case it's breathing exercises. Immunologist can be consulted for it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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