What Does Eczema Sarcoidosis Look Like?
Eczema sarcoidosis is a rash or skin problem caused by sarcoidosis. About twenty to thirty-five percent of the cases of sarcoidosis involve skin symptoms. Another name for eczema sarcoidosis is cutaneous sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease which causes abnormal clusters of cells to form. The cause of sarcoidosis is unknown. Sarcoidosis can cause fever, cough, nosebleeds, headache, shortness of breath, hair loss, seizures, fatigue, enlarged lymph glands, and weight loss.
Sarcoidosis can cause different types of skin conditions including certain types of eczema. Lupus pernio is one form of eczema sarcoidosis. It causes the development of large purplish lesions on the cheeks, ears, nose, fingers, and toes.
Sarcoidosis can cause skin plaques which are circular brown or purplish-red thickened skin lesions. Bumps can develop under the skin. Sarcoidosis can cause old scars to become thickened. Itchiness is a common eczema sarcoidosis symptom.
Sarcoidosis can cause the formation of calcium deposits in the skin. This condition is called calcinosis cutis or cutaneous calcification. Besides what is typically referred to as eczema sarcoidosis or skin symptoms only associated with sarcoidosis, other forms of eczema can be triggered by sarcoidosis.
Erythema nodosum is another possible skin symptom of sarcoidosis. Erythema nodosum causes the development of bumps, usually on the shins, that are tender to the touch. This condition can also cause arthritis in the hands, wrists, elbows, and ankles.
Discoid eczema may form in patients with sarcoidosis. Discoid eczema, also called nummular eczema, causes rashes that may be bumpy and blistering or dry, scaly round patches.
Sarcoidosis can trigger erythema multiforme which is a blistering rash. The rash typically spreads for a few days and may last up to three weeks.
Two-thirds of people with eczema sarcoidosis have sarcoidosis symptoms in other parts of the body as well. Sarcoidosis can affect the lungs, heart, eyes, liver, and the nervous system. Sarcoidosis can also affect the muscles.
