MCTD Support Group

Hi i used to get small sores like that and they took forever to heal. I was told it was lupus related but it was never biopsied so don't know for sure. They where nasty. hugs marilyn Maybe it would be good if she had a small biopsy done.

Hi Honey, its me and thanks for trying to help. You are so sweet. I have joined and will explore this site also. Hope you are well.

Hi Donna!
Lets hope we can get some feedback on these sores. I remember someone had mentioned them before--I remember they were very similar to yours--Would be great to get some info. so you may compare. Hope you are doing well. Hugs~ Marbiel

Thanks, there is always hope.

Sounds like its time for an appointment with the Rheumy. As UCTD is...sores on the armms need to be checked along with an overall F/U exam. Could be something related to the UCTD or just an allergy.

She may need to just stay out of the sun. I've had circular sores that started out looking like tiny little blisters. They popped, tried to heal but just grew larger. Some did not heal for 3 or 4 months. Nasty.

I was told to stay out of the sun and given a topical anticeptic ointment by my Rheumy and Derm. They both agreed...looked lupusy.

I do not have the sores now...but I do stay out of intense sunlight.

CrisD

hi im new to the group and just before my dr told me i had mctd (about a week ago) i seen a dermatologist because for at least a year i was getting boils or cyst under my arms, and breast and now i get some ones on my belly. i also keep getting scabs on my head that come and go. they werent on my head when i went to see her because she wants to do a biopsy when they return. but she gave me doxycycl hyc 100 mg 1x daily and clynagel.she said i will always have to take this she called it adult acne, but i dont believe that. those are the skin problems ive had

I don't get open sores but I do get little dry patches that peel on my finger tips and toes. Does anyone else get these. I tried cortisone cream on my thumb but that doesn't even help ... any suggestions?

In the worst of my flare periods, I get mouth and nose sores and my upper arms will itch like crazy preventing sleep. Then small pitting sores develop on the shoulders that bleed and itch for 4/6 weeks. Doc says it is MCTD related but doesn't offer any help to relieve the symptons.

When I was diagnosed with sub-acute cutaneous lupus 11 years ago, I had been out in the sun in early spring with a 1 piece bathing suit on. A few days later had these horrible lesiions that cover my arms and back where the skin was exposed to the sun. After lots of tests and biopsys by dermatologist they sent me to Rheumatologist where bloodwork confirmed the lupus, The sores looked horrible, didn't itch or break open just disapeared after being put on plaqenil I was also given topical prescription steroids. Clobetasol was one. Dealt with staying out of the sun and that helped, This spring I developed a completely different rash that took until mid Oct. to start healing Most prevalent on ly upper arms, huge painful patches that scabbeb up it's better now, also have spots on my face and neck, I finally see a dermatologist tomorrow, hadn't before as I had no insurance until Oct. 10th, paying $510 a month for it. never thought I'd do that, but when you're sick you don't have much of a choice, I also have raynauds, mctd, and rheumatoid arthritis. Just found out last week about the arthritis and mctd.