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Does Anyone Experience Their Skin Itching With Amyloidosis? If So, Do You Know Of Any Treatments?

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Harrisburg, SD
November 29, 2024
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Every once in a while. Usually cortisone cream solves the issue

November 29, 2024
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Thank you

December 3, 2024
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Yes, itching can be a symptom of amyloidosis, particularly with certain types like lichen amyloidosis and macular amyloidosis. Here are some treatments that may help manage symptoms like itching or reduce the appearance of lesions:

- Steroids: Inflammation-reducing drugs
- Antihistamines: Allergy drugs.
- Ultraviolet Show Full Answer

Yes, itching can be a symptom of amyloidosis, particularly with certain types like lichen amyloidosis and macular amyloidosis. Here are some treatments that may help manage symptoms like itching or reduce the appearance of lesions:

- Steroids: Inflammation-reducing drugs.
- Antihistamines: Allergy drugs.
- Ultraviolet light therapy.
- Laser therapy.

More high-quality studies are needed to identify successful treatments for primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PLCA).

November 29, 2024

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