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Can Hepatitis C Cause Brown Plaques On Arms And Legs?
Hi I have all kind of stuff going on. but over the last 6 mos I have noticed brown plaques on my legs and arm and sores with lumpy skin underneath. I think these are erythema nodosum. I have hep c. So I will hopefully start getting in on some new treatment. Is this skin thing prob from hep c?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Hi
I have gone through your complaints.the brown plaques in your arms and legs more in favour of lichen planus.it is usually associated with hepatitis.it usually wil resolve in 6-12months.regrding treatment its important to assess liver status before starting immunosuppressive drugs like steroids.topical steroids are first line treatment.dont worry its self limiting.
Thank you
With regards
Vasundhara
I have gone through your complaints.the brown plaques in your arms and legs more in favour of lichen planus.it is usually associated with hepatitis.it usually wil resolve in 6-12months.regrding treatment its important to assess liver status before starting immunosuppressive drugs like steroids.topical steroids are first line treatment.dont worry its self limiting.
Thank you
With regards
Vasundhara
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