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What Causes Itching And Bruising On Skin?

Hi Doc! Over the past year I have noticed that my skin has become very very itchy to the point that I am beginning to bruise. I also keep losing weight and cannot seem to gain weight. Autoimmune disease runs crAzy in my family my mother and sister have lupus and my grandmother has RA. I have seen a rheumatologist for many joint pain symptoms but my bloodwork always comes back normal. The itching is driving me nuts and the bruises are worrying me. Any suggestions ??
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in!

Having an itchy skin when blood tests for autoimmune diseases are normal, might be due to possible:
- liver problems (liver function test: bilirubin and transaminases is advised to rule them out)
- allergy reaction to environmental/food allergens (allergy testing advised)
- intestinal parasitic infections (examination of stool for ova/parasites is advised to rule out)
- skin fungal infection (skin scrapping biopsy or microscopical examination with KOH 10% to rule them out).

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Itching And Bruising On Skin?

Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in! Having an itchy skin when blood tests for autoimmune diseases are normal, might be due to possible: - liver problems (liver function test: bilirubin and transaminases is advised to rule them out) - allergy reaction to environmental/food allergens (allergy testing advised) - intestinal parasitic infections (examination of stool for ova/parasites is advised to rule out) - skin fungal infection (skin scrapping biopsy or microscopical examination with KOH 10% to rule them out). Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana