Update on rash

[Anjigrunty]

Hi folks, I recently asked if anyone else with limited SSc had a rash. I saw a dermatologist last week who was great. It turns out that it's vasculitis. I believe this is something that can happen with autoimmune conditions. Hope this helps anyone else with a long lasting rash that looks like nettle rash .

[Lil_Dee]

Hi Anjigrunty,

Interesting to read up on this new "option" that seems to go along with Rheumatic conditions !!

I hope they are able treat the vasculitis for you ?

I have a recurring itchy patch of skin on my right shin. It was originally diagnosed as Eczema, but I wasn't personally convinced.

I've now seen a Dermatologist, and he has diagnosed something called Lichen Simplex. Googling it makes for some interesting reading, but it does seem to fit my condition. No biopsy done, as it's only a small area (no matter HOW irritating the itching is when it flares, I'm aware it's not a life-threatening issue !!) so I guess I live with it for now, and keep using the steroid creams.

One thing I have noticed is keeping the area free of hair makes a huge difference and reduces the flare ups greatly.

[Anjigrunty in reply to Lil_Dee]

Hi there, thanks for your reply. My rash is on arms, legs and torso and flares rotates these areas. I'm interested to know how many of us get rashes too. Like you say it's something that we can live with but it's the silly thing that can break us if other things are flaring up. Take care.