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Psoriasis and elevated ANA test

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Has anyone had a very highly positive ANA test that has been attributed to psoriasis? I had the test done years ago and I all I had at that time was psoriasis in the ear canal ( which I’d had for 20 years). Now I have it mildly in the scalp and the ears are much better. I’ve always wondered what triggered the high ANA result

February 13, 2019
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A positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test can sometimes be seen in people with psoriasis, but it is more commonly associated with lupus. Almost everyone diagnosed with lupus will have a positive ANA test result because it is a very sensitive test. To distinguish between psoriasis and lupus, a dermatologist may perform a Show Full Answer

A positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test can sometimes be seen in people with psoriasis, but it is more commonly associated with lupus. Almost everyone diagnosed with lupus will have a positive ANA test result because it is a very sensitive test. To distinguish between psoriasis and lupus, a dermatologist may perform a physical exam, draw blood, and review your medical history. A skin biopsy might also be conducted to help identify the condition causing the rash.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the source: [Psoriasis vs. Lupus: Photos and Signs To Tell the Difference](https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/psori...).

July 16, 2024
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I have had two positive ANA tests over the past three years. Doctors never seem to respond to it. I have a rare immunity condition and I think this ANA status along with ridiculously irritable skin is all part and parcel of my condition. Have not in eight years ever gotten my psoriasis under control.

May 18, 2020
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I have used olive oil for this with success, coconut oil works fairly well too

March 9, 2019

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