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What Causes Pimples On Face, Legs And Hands?
Hi. My dauther has very little pimples on her face for 5 month, and few on her leg and hand. Biopsy showed possible collagen vascular desease. Blood work has all hegative, just ANA 1:80. No other simptoms. She is almost 8 years old. Van you tell me about this condition. Thank you.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
SLE is a collagen vascular disorder which can present with skin and joint involvement. ANA 1:80 positivity is equivocal, usually 1:160 is considered positive.
Also ANA is sensitive but not very specific for SLE. Instead get a Anti-Ds DNA antibody levels done to be completely sure of the condition. Child can present with htis condition any time even during puberty also.
Also ANA is sensitive but not very specific for SLE. Instead get a Anti-Ds DNA antibody levels done to be completely sure of the condition. Child can present with htis condition any time even during puberty also.
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