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Vasculitis - have you been re-biopsied?
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Hi @SusanEllen66
Thanks for sharing your experience!
It got me searching the web...and in 2008 dermatologists report 4 overlapping stages of cPAN biopsy tissues as the disease progresses. In the final, quiescent stage (authors employ the euphemism 'healed') vascular inflammation is absent histologically but the vessels still appear partially occluded.
For more detail, entering the journal article title "A Morphological Study of Evolution of Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa" in your preferred search engine should get you there. (As a new member, I'm blocked from posting urls.)
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@2catmom
Thanks for the information! This disease is so very rare and it morphs from minute to minute and from person to person.
My “patriotic” feet started almost immediately after diagnosis. The red, white, and blue toes can be a source of entertainment for family members, lol. I did take a picture of one foot a few years ago. If I can find it maybe I’ll post it here just for giggles 🤭
I try to keep my feet warm, but even with socks and shoes they are still cold.
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@2catmom, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.
- A Morphological Study of Evolution of Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa https://journals.lww.com/amjdermatopathology/Abstract/2008/08000/A_Morphological_Study_of_Evolution_of_Cutaneous.1.aspx