Vasculitis Rash Symptoms
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Onset of Symptoms
There are different types of vasculitis rashes.
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While they may occur at any age, they are more common in adults than children.
The specific onset of rash symptoms depends on various factors, such as the underlying trigger.
Moreover, vasculitis rashes can arise suddenly or gradually.
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They can also evolve in appearance over time as the blood vessels become more and more damaged.
Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis, formerly calledhypersensitivity vasculitis, is the most common vasculitis rash.
It usually arises from a reaction to a drug or infection.
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It appears as red patches, purpura, orweals(itchy, red, or skin-colored welts).
Medium Vessel
A vasculitis rash involving medium blood vessels occurs deep in the dermis or the subcutaneous layer.
It causes symptoms like headache, scalp tenderness, visual disturbances, and jaw pain when chewing.
Rarely does vasculitis limited to the skin recur or become chronic.
Alternative medication options includecolchicineordapsone.
A prompt and accurate diagnosis is necessary to create the most effective treatment plan.
Other vasculitis skin findings include lumps, open sores, blisters, and blotchy, lacelike discoloration.
Itching, stinging, numbing, or burning sensation can accompany such findings.
There are many possible causes of a vasculitis rash, such as infection or drug exposure.
A skin biopsy is the hallmark diagnostic test for vasculitis rash.
For severe or recurrent vasculitis rashes and systemic vasculitis, oral medications that suppress the immune system are considered.
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