Psoriasis And Elevated ANA Test
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
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
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.
I have used olive oil for this with success, coconut oil works fairly well too
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