Skin lesions

[Willow1414]

This is my forearm .

Does anyone know what the reddish flat plaques might be , I have SLE and sjowgrens

[NeuronerdDoaty]

It looks like a type of psoriatic rash. My forearm has it as well. Does it itch or burn. I just call all of these things lupus skin.

[Willow1414 in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

Hi Neuronerd

Thank you for your reply . No neither .

[NikkiZ63]

I get the same thing. Find a dermatologist....mine prescribed a stronger RX hydrocortisone gel and it helps. Best of luck 💜🙏💜

[Cas70]

They are horrid warty things that I was told was part of the joy of lupus. When one appeared on my face I put duck tape on it every night, removed it in the morning and it went after about 10:days (thank you Google) Worked even quicker on my arm - good luck.

[patientpat]

Hi,

I have SLE and Antiphospholipid Syndrome. As with all these Autoimmune Disorders it can be hard knowing 'what is causing what'.

I have had a skin condition for over 20 years which looks similar to your picture but I suggest that maybe you get a biopsy done to make sure.

My skin condition is called Granuloma Annuare , a relatively uncommon disease which affects the collagen. It started on my arms and got worse after some personal difficulties.

[Willow1414 in reply to patientpat]

Dear patient pat

Thank you for this information , I’ve trawled the internet to find out what it might be , I think you’ve hit the nail on the head . Thank you .

Says it’s lupus or thyroid related , I have both problems , do highly likely .

I did show it to my rumi on my last appointment , she had no comment , great to read it’s not serious , but I’m going to show them to my practice doctor to be in the same side .

Have a lovely day x

Pamela

[patientpat in reply to Willow1414]

Dear Willow 1414,

I am so pleased that you found my experience helpful.

I found the best Doctor to go to is a Dermatologist, preferably someone who has awareness of Autoimmune Disease. Many skin diseases look very similar.In the case of Granuloma Annuare there is no cure but I find an anti-inflammatory diet helpful.

I hope you get to see the right person and the answer you are seeking.

Wish you a lovely day too

x

[Willow1414 in reply to patientpat]

Patientpat

Yes I will request dermatologist doctor maybe needed on my next appointment .

Regards

Pamela

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I get similar on my upper arms, v of neck and face. Not sure what they are but I have Sjögren’s.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I thought that as well but it’s so focal and by the picture it looks larger but she won’t know until she goes.