Hidradenitis suppurativa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 21, 2024 · Hidradenitis suppurativa develops when hair follicles become blocked, but why this blockage occurs isn't known. Experts think it could be connected to hormones, genetic predisposition, cigarette smoking or excess weight.
Hidradenitis suppurativa - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jun 21, 2024 · Hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for pimples or acne. For many people, it takes years to receive a correct diagnosis. Your health care provider will base a diagnosis on your signs and symptoms, skin appearance, and medical history.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 21, 2021 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
Autoimmune hepatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 8, 2024 · Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the body's immune system, which usually attacks viruses, bacteria and other causes of disease, instead targets the liver. This attack on the liver can lead to long-lasting inflammation and serious damage to liver cells.
Gravel? That moves underneath skin on right hand
Jul 13, 2023 · I don’t know if this is some weird part of one of my autoimmune diseases. I have mixed connective tissue disease and HS. Anyone else had this and know what it is?
Autoimmune encephalitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 13, 2024 · Autoimmune encephalitis, also known as AE, happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks heathy brain cells. Antibodies are part of the immune system. They help protect the body from viruses, bacteria and other substances that can cause illnesses.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic - Overview - Mayo Clinic
Aug 28, 2024 · Dr. Afsaneh Alavi, Associate Professor of Dermatology: Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is an inflammatory disease presenting with acne-like lesions. Lesions are either deep nodules or tunnels in certain area of the body like under arm, groin, genital area, under breast.
Hashimoto's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 15, 2022 · Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder. The immune system creates antibodies that attack thyroid cells as if they were bacteria, viruses or some other foreign body. The immune system wrongly enlists disease-fighting agents that damage cells and lead to …
Hidradenitis suppurativa - Care at Mayo Clinic
Jun 21, 2024 · Dr. Afsaneh Alavi, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN: Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is an inflammatory disease presenting with acne-like lesions. Lesions are either deep nodules or tunnels in certain areas of the body like under arm, groin, genital area, under breast.
Can I have an autoimmune disease with perfect lab results?
May 20, 2023 · Yes, it is possible to have 'normal' ESR and CRP, the inflammation markers, and still have an autoimmune disease. Is it possible for you to get into rheumatology at a Mayo satellite or the Mayo Clinic itself?