The skin is affected in about 25% of people with sarcoidosis.
This can cause tender, red bumps or patches to develop on the skin (particularly the shins), as well as rashes on the upper body.
what does Sarcoidosis on the skin look like and can it only affect the skin?
If doctors think you may have sarcoidosis affecting other organs - such as the skin, heart or eyes - scans or examinations of these areas will usually be carried out.
The skin is affected in about 25% of people with sarcoidosis. This can cause tender, red bumps or patches to develop on the skin (particularly the shins), as well as rashes on the upper body
Organs that are affected by sarcoidosis disease include lungs, skin, eyes, musculoskeletal, nervous system, heart, reproductive system and other organs. This disease can affect any organ and this usually happens to more than one organ at a time.
Skin tubercles are small, rounded, elevated lesions on the skin that can vary in size and appearance. They may be caused by various conditions, including infections, inflammatory diseases, or benign growths. Tubercles can also refer to nodular formations in the skin, such as those seen in certain dermatological conditions like tuberculosis or sarcoidosis. Proper diagnosis often requires a medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause.
Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by certain viruses, such as herpes. It is not typically used for sarcoidosis, a condition characterized by the formation of granulomas in various organs, including the skin. Management of cutaneous sarcoidosis usually involves corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapies. Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate diagnosis and treatment options.
It is sarcoidosis of the liver.
Yes, it can attack any organ.
I am a doctor and it does not affect it at all though both are very serious matters and you should contact your doctor if you have any feeling of heat bumps or feelings of bugs under your skin.
No usually. This can cause tender, red bumps or patches to develop on the skin (particularly the shins), as well as rashes on the upper body.
HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.
It is thought that sarcoidosis happens because the immune system has gone into "overdrive", where the body starts to attack its own tissues and organs. The resulting inflammation then causes granulomas to develop in the organs. There are many similar conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, that are caused by the body attacking its own tissues. These are collectively known as autoimmune conditions. It is not known why the immune system behaves like this, but research is being carried out to see what triggers sarcoidosis.