Lupus vulgaris also known as tuberculosis luposa. It is a common skin infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. There is a formation of painful cutaneous skin lesions with nodular appearance appearing on the nose, eyelids, lips, cheeks, and neck. It is the most cutaneous form of tuberculosis. Taking antibiotics helps to manage it.
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Why do I have multiple skin lumps on the elbow?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had these multiple skin lumps on the very tip of my elbow for a couple of years now. I have attached the photos for your reference. They look like a wart but are clustered together. Every medication I have used on them has done absolutely nothing. Recently, they have begun to grow ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These might be the lesion of sarcoidosis, lupus vulgaris or nodular xanthoma (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The only histopathological examination could confirm the diagnosis, so I would suggest you go for the one. A punch biopsy is the most preferred... Read Full »