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What causes panniculitis ?

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PANNICULITIS : Panniculitis refers to a group of conditions that involve  inflammation  of  subcutaneous  fat. Despite having very diverse causes, most forms of panniculitis have the same clinical appearance. The diagnosis is established by a skin biopsy,  as there are characteristic  microscopic  features depending on the cause. The most common form of panniculitis is erythema nodosum .  Panniculitis takes place just under the skin, in the body's fatty layer. Panniculitis can look different depending on its cause or particular situation. Usually, it makes the skin feel hard and become painful and red or darker in some places. Panniculitis is classified as mostly septal panniculitis or mostly lobular panniculitis depending on the site of the most intense microscopic inflammation. Most types of panniculitis have both septal inflammation (early) and lobular inflammation (later). Further classification is based on whether or not there issub...

SARCOIDOSIS : Causes , Treatments , Symptoms , Stages

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 SARCOIDOSIS  Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disaes that affects multiple organs in the body , but mostly the lungs and lymph glands .In people with sarcoidosis , abnormal masses or nodules  consisting of inflamed tissues form in certain organs of the body .  SYMPTOMS OF SARCOIDOSIS  The symptoms of sarcoidosis can vary greatly , depending on which organs are involved . Most patients initially complain of a persistent dry cough , fatigue , and shortness of breath . Here some of the other symptoms they may include : 1. Tender reddish bumps or patches on the skin . 2. Red and teary eyes or blurred vision .  3. Swollen and painful joints . 4. Enlarged and tender lymph glands in the neck, armpits , and groin .  5. Hoarse voice . 6. Pain in the hands , feet , or other bony areas due to the formation of cysts in bones .  7. Kidney stone formation . 8. Nervous system effects , including hearing loss, meningitis , seizures, or psychiatric disorders. ...