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Itching In Skin, Brown Spot In Middle Of Wound, Sores Turning Into Abscess. Is It Psoriasis Or Lupus?
I have a condition which led to four different diagnoses....Skin starts to itch, when skin is broken it starting to develop into harden skin and a brown spot appears in the middle of the wound. Severe itch and when skin is broken severe sensitive.....Sores take up to 6months or longer to heal...... Lupus , Psoriasis , Porphyria and folliculitis ....Appears on my face, back of hands, arms and legs....(legs don t get sun at all). Please help.....one of these sores is turning into an abscess.
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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hi there,
chronic non healing lesions indicate lupus however we will need to perform a skin biopsy to confirm and differentiate these conditions. this is essential as treatment will vary depending on the diagnosis.take care
dr akhilesh
chronic non healing lesions indicate lupus however we will need to perform a skin biopsy to confirm and differentiate these conditions. this is essential as treatment will vary depending on the diagnosis.take care
dr akhilesh
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