Skin Edema Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Hereditary Angioedema

Hereditary angioedema is an autosomal dominant and life-threatening disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of non-pitting edema affecting the skin, respiratory system [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary angioedema is a rare disease with great heterogeneity of symptoms such as edema of the skin, gastro-intestinal mucosa and larynx or pharynx. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary angioedema A complement deficiency characterized by lymphatic vessel blockages that cause temporary swelling (edema) of areas of the skin, mucous membranes, and [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

The most common side effects were anemia, fatigue/malaise, skin burning, pruritus, and lower leg edema. [jhoonline.biomedcentral.com]

or swelling Not all forms of T-cell lymphoma cause symptoms on the skin. [healthline.com]

A progressive disease course was noted in case 269, which concerned a 36-year-old Peruvian patient with facial edema, disseminated skin rash, and inguinal lymphadenopathy, [academic.oup.com]

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Edema

Depending on how much swelling there is and where it occurs, edema can cause problems ranging from pain to difficulty breathing to skin ulcers. [rush.edu]

Causes of Edema Things like a twisted ankle, a bee sting, or a skin infection will cause edema. In some cases, like an infection, this may be helpful. [webmd.com]

Continued Causes of Edema Things like a twisted ankle, a bee sting, or a skin infection will cause edema. In some cases, like an infection, this may be helpful. [webmd.com]

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Common Cold

Tiny red papules create a rough skin texture similar to that of sandpaper. The rash is typically blanching. [emedicine.com]

Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. Scarlet fever is a self-limited exanthem that spreads from the chest and abdomen to the entire body. [emedicine.com]

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Hydrops Fetalis

Nine had skin edema, eight had pleural effusions with one unilateral and seven bilateral. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Skin edema – The presence of skin edema is a late sign of fetal hydrops. [symptoma.com]

Clinical features include skin edema, hydrothorax, pericardial effusion, ascites with or without polyhydramnios, and placental edema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Bronchitis

Decreased levels of oxygen in the blood can also lead to peripheral edema, or swelling in the legs and ankles. [healthline.com]

Other symptoms of chronic bronchitis may include: fatigue a fever chills chest discomfort sinus congestion bad breath In the later stages of chronic bronchitis, the skin and [healthline.com]

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Viral Lower Respiratory Infection

Tiny red papules create a rough skin texture similar to that of sandpaper. The rash is typically blanching. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. Scarlet fever is a self-limited exanthem that spreads from the chest and abdomen to the entire body. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Erysipelas is a dermatologic condition, which involves the inoculation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue with streptococcal bacteria causing edema and bright red erythema [microbiologybook.org]

Tiny red papules create a rough skin texture similar to that of sandpaper. The rash is typically blanching. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] of long duration, often with a history Otitis media can be graded in severity from mild (minor pain and pruritus, minimal edema of the ear canal) to severe (severe pain and [microbiologybook.org]

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Upper Respiratory Infection

Tiny red papules create a rough skin texture similar to that of sandpaper. The rash is typically blanching. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Blood pressure may be elevated, and edema may occur. Scarlet fever is a self-limited exanthem that spreads from the chest and abdomen to the entire body. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Rosacea

skin - edema Burning or itching eyes, eyelid inflammation, styes, red eyes Skin thickening, bulbous growths, rhinophyma 2-5 Rocacea Is Often Confused With: Acne vulgaris [acne.org]

Extreme eyelid edema associated with characteristic skin changes and histopathologic findings represents an entity known as Morbihan disease which is rare and difficult to [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Despite being one of the most common skin disorders, its pathogenesis remains unclear and controversial. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Vulvitis

The skin biopsy revealed epithelial thinning, inflammatory cell infiltration predominantly plasma cells infiltration (more than 50%), tissue edema, vascular proliferation [ijdvl.com]

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Vaginal Candidiasis

The signs of vulvovaginal inflammation include erythema (redness) of the vagina and vulva, vaginal fissuring (cracked skin), edema (swelling from a build-up of fluid), also [en.wikipedia.org]

The physical examination should begin with an inspection of the vulva, looking for areas of erythema, edema, ulceration or chronic vulvar skin changes, combined with palpation [aafp.org]

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Insect Bite

Pain, burning, edema and anaphylaxis can accompany the local skin reaction. 17 Systemic reaction can include generalized urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, laryngeal edema [podiatrytoday.com]

Fire ants attack in number and inflict several stings within seconds, resulting in clusters of skin lesions most commonly on the lower extremities. [podiatrytoday.com]

[…] and hypotension. 17 Anaphylaxis can occur similar to stings from other insects in the Hymenoptera order. 18 One can treat local skin reactions of fire ant bites with cold [podiatrytoday.com]

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Non-Immune Hydrops Fetalis

Nonimmune hydrops fetalis was defined as 2 or more abnormal fluid collections, including ascites, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, and skin edema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

edema, due to various etiologies, admitted to the obstetrics ward of Hokkaido University Hospital during the period between 1987 and 1994. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Skin edema is usually a late sign and subcutaneous or scalp edema of greater than 5 mm is pathologic. Polyhydramnios is present in the majority of cases. [exxcellence.org]

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Acute Cystitis

- Hypersensitivity reactions Skin reactions, e.g. rash, pruritus, drugs fever. [caprifarmindo.com]

Anaphylactic / anaphylactoid reactions (e.g. edema of the face, vascular and larynx, severe dyspnea to dangerous shock). [caprifarmindo.com]

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Hypersensitivity

A second exposure to urushiol, often in rapid succession, may then create an allergic reaction characterized by skin blistering, irritation, redness and edema. [web.archive.org]

Facial edema occurs, and the heart rate increases due to constriction of the arteries. [cliffsnotes.com]

Swellings called “hives” develop at the site of injection and other areas of the skin. [cliffsnotes.com]

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Stasis Dermatitis

When edema and inflammation subside, split-thickness skin grafts may be needed for large ulcers. [merckmanuals.com]

Treat skin lesions with dressings and sometimes antibiotics. Click here for Patient Education [msdmanuals.com]

When edema and inflammation subside, split-thickness skin grafts may be needed for large ulcers. Complex or multiple topical drugs or OTC remedies should not be used. [univadis.co.uk]

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Anemia

[…] water retention, and slowed processes (for example, hair regrowth), the following skin, hair, and nail changes are seen in hypothyroidism: Pale, cool, and thick or "doughy" skin [verywell.com]

[…] brittle hair, and hair loss, especially near the outer edge of the eyebrows Brittle, dull, and thin nails Decreased sweating Swelling of the hands, face, and eyelids (called edema [verywell.com]

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Skin Infection

[…] extremity edema and/or face. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] million people in 2013. [2] Cause [ edit ] Bacterial [ edit ] Example of cellulitis showing 3 edema of left leg Bacterial skin infections include: Folliculitis is an infection [en.wikipedia.org]

In other circumstances, cellulitis occurs where there has been no skin break at all, such as with chronic leg swelling ( edema ). [medicinenet.com]

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II

MRI soft tissue edema and enhancement, skin thickening muscle atrophy in later stages patchy bone marrow edema signal (particularly subcortical) Nuclear medicine there is [radiopaedia.org]

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a collection of signs and symptoms that most often include regional pain, edema, changes in skin temperature, increased skin sensitivity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] color changes), sudomotor (edema, sweating), and motor/trophic (decreased range of motion, weakness, skin changes) as well as the presence of two or more signs at the time [academic.oup.com]

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Venous Disorder of Lower Extremity

Diameters of varicose veins can range from 3 mm to 8 mm.2 Edema & leg or ankle swelling with and without skin changes Edema and swollen ankles are the next progressive states [thepremierveincenter.com]

Depending on the severity of hemodynamic changes, clinical manifestations may include superficial tortuous veins, edema, skin changes (e.g., stasis dermatitis ), and ulcer [amboss.com]

Leg or ankle swelling (edema) with and without skin changes Edema and swollen ankles are the next progressive state of venous insufficiency and occur as the result of venous [vascularcenterwf.com]

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Ovarian Cyst

extension of lesions onto the dorsal aspect of the foot) of blisters, erosions, and subsequent skin thickening is possible and may be secondary to trauma, edema, or secondary [dermatologyadvisor.com]

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Sexually Transmitted Disease

genital, anal, or oral) contact should be avoided while the ointment is on the skin. [cdc.gov]

Genital, anal, and oral sexual contact should be avoided while the ointment is on the skin. [cdc.gov]

The most common side effects of sinecatechins 15% are erythema, pruritis/burning, pain, ulceration, edema, induration, and vesicular rash. [cdc.gov]

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Cyclic Edema Syndrome

If edema is present, an indentation will show on the skin. A professional evaluation to determine the cause of leg swelling is needed. [checkorphan.org]

Acute idiopathic scrotal edema (AISE) is a self-limiting condition characterized by marked edema of the skin and dartos fascia without involvement of the deeper layers, testes [radiopaedia.org]

[…] pressure Edematous skin Exudative edema Firm nonpitting edema Firm pitting edema Fluctuating edema level Idiopathic edema Idiopathic fluid retention Lipedema Localized edema [icdlist.com]

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Alcohol Abuse

including baggy eyes, producing a bloated appearance; jaundiced skin or mucosa; redness of the forehead, cheek and nose; broken teeth or dentures, facial cuts and bruises [dentistryiq.com]

[…] to “Dental Considerations for the Alcoholic Patient,” we should observe patients for: “alcohol smell on breath; rhinepyma (red, beefy nose); dilated blood vessels; facial edema [dentistryiq.com]

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Exostosis

Edema and erythema may affect the entire digit or just the tip. The overlying epidermis may be intact in early tumors. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Older, larger tumors protrude through the skin and disrupt the nail unit (Figure 1, Figure 2). Figure 1. Subungual exostosis (Courtesy of Dr. Philip Fleckman) Figure 2. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Older, larger tumors protrude through the skin and disrupt the nail unit ( Figure 1, Figure 2 ). Figure 1. Subungual exostosis (Courtesy of Dr. [clinicaladvisor.com]

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Stomatitis

Possible manifestations include asthma, skin rashes, urticaria, pruritus, leukopenia, lymph-adenopathy, thrombocytopenic purpura, and oral lesions (erythema, ulcerative lesions [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

vesicles, bullae, and angioneurotic edema). stomatitis, membranous, n an inflammation of the oral cavity, accompanied by the formation of a pseudomembrane. stomatitis, mercurial [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Malnutrition

In children, delayed or slow growth, bloated abdomen, listlessness Anemia Weight loss, decreased muscle mass, and weakness Dry scaly skin Fluid accumulation (edema) Brittle [labtestsonline.org]

Physical examination findings included generalized nonpitting edema, widespread desquamative plaques, and sparse hair with a reddish tinge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A review of skin manifestations of nutritional deficiencies, specifically kwashiorkor, is presented, as well as the relatively new entity called acrodermatitis dysmetabolica [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Impacted Cerumen

The skin lining the external auditory canal typically shows signs of inflammation, e.g., erythema and edema. [symptoma.com]

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Acne Vulgaris

[…] with facial skin irritation or intolerance, specifically erythema, edema, dryness, and roughness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

polydipsia, weakness, edema of the legs, change in libido, and palpitations. [doi.org]

Treatment-related pain was well-tolerated, and side effects were limited to transient erythema and edema at treatment sites. [aetna.com]

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