Sarcoidosis rash occurs as a result of an autoimmune reaction in individuals with
sarcoidosis, manifesting in approximately 20 % of sufferers.
Typical symptoms of sarcoidosis can include
some of the following:
- Intermittent shortness of breath
- Skin rashes
- Pain in the chest
- Eye inflammation, known as uveitis
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Fever or night sweats.
Characteristic
initial signs of sarcoidosis , however, are shortness of breath and skin rashes.
A
sarcoidosis rash is made up of red bumps, which can develop on the face, arms,
chest, shins, or buttocks. The rash normally forms in small raised red patches
on the skin, although occasionally the areas can be darker in colour and
larger. The rash can be itchy and take months to both develop and vanish.
Another type of skin rash that occurs with
sarcoidosis is erythema nodosum.
Erythema nodosum are raised reddish and painful lumps that
appear most often just below the knees, to the front of the legs. These skin
lesions, ranging from one to five centimetres in size, are a type of skin
inflammation of the fatty layer beneath the skin. In most instances, erythema
nodosum will clear up by itself in 6 to 8 weeks, gradually decreasing in size
and degree of inflammation, until they completely vanish. Although reappearances
elsewhere may crop up, they will eventually disappear.
Another type of sarcoidosis skin rash is lupus pernio.
Lupus pernio is a persistent hardening of the face leading
to a violet colouring of the cheeks, nose, lips and ears. Lupus pernio lesions
can erode bone or cartilage, possibly leading to permanent disfigurement. This
clearly may have a bearing on the self esteem of the sufferer, particularly as
the lesions may develop on the face and therefore be very obvious. These
lesions are considered to be the most symptomatic feature of sarcoidosis, but
not every sarcoidosis patient will be affected. It is important to note that
lupus pernio is totally different to lupus.
Sarcoidosis rash treatment will typically involve strong
anti-inflammatory drugs, but as with many drugs, extensive and prolonged use may
lead to dangerous side effects.
Alternatively, these drugs can be avoided by following an
all natural sarcoidosis treatment regime.
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