Lymphomatoid Papulosis

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What is Lymphomatoid Papulosis?

Lymphomatoid papulosis is a skin disorder that occurs on many parts of the body. The main areas of the body that are mainly under risk are the chest and the arms and legs, but the back has also been reported as an area for Lymphomatoid papulosis to occur. What you will get is a rash appear on any of the just mentioned parts of the body. But this rash does have some similar characteristics to other rashes in that the rash will usually be red or in some cases the rash will be brown. But also there are some characteristics of a Lymphomatoid papulosis rash that are somewhat different to many other rashes. This rash that you will get if you are diagnosed with Lymphomatoid papulosis will also have an almost crusty surface. The problem with Lymphomatoid papulosis is that the first set of bumps will heal easily within two to three weeks. But then there will be a new set on your body. Lymphomatoid papulosis seems to be more popular

Causes of Lymphomatoid Papulosis

• The cause of lymphomatoid papulosis is not known.
• In some people lymphomatoid papulosis turns into lymphoma which is a form of cancer. This happens in about one out of ten people.
• Lymphomatoid papulosis often lasts for years. Patients need to see their doctor regularly to make sure their condition does not turn into cancer.

Symptoms of Lymphomatoid Papulosis

1. Mmultiple skin papules (raised bumps) that may occur anywhere on the body but most often affect the chest, stomach, back, arms and legs.
2. These papules appear in crops and may be mildly itchy.
3. They may develop into blood or pus-filled blisters that break and form a crusty sore before healing completely. Lesions spontaneously heal with or without scarring within 2-8 weeks of appearing.

Treatment of Lymphomatoid Papulosis

Lymphomatoid Papulosis is difficult to treat and there is no care for this condition. Patients need to regularly see their doctor to pick up any changes that may signal early Lymphoma.Treatment For Lymphomatoid Papulosis which may be successful include:

• Cortisone ointments will sometimes help.
• Ultraviolet light treatment will help control lymphomatoid papulosis.
• Methotrexate is sometimes used to treat lymphomatoid papulosis.

Low-dose weekly methotrexate is a safe and effective treatment for suppressing Lymphomatoid Papulosis.