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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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There are places where skin is in trouble
Area of skin feels like it keeps getting poked by a needle
Skin plaque with irregular thickening on the lower back
Skin abnormalities from the wrist to tip of the finger
Pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin
Rashes feel very sensitive and painful if pressed
Feels and looks like salt granules on scalp
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Learn more about Tuberous sclerosis
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is tuberous sclerosis?
A rare disease (caused by genetic mutations) that causes non-cancerous tumors or growths in the brain and other organs. Signs and symptoms may vary widely depending on the severity and location of the tumor.
Symptoms of tuberous sclerosis
Skin abnormality
Skin problem on the face
Both cheeks have similar red, flesh-colored tiny bumps
Lump under or around the nail
Many lumps appearing on the skin
Loss of tooth near the base resulting in a wedge shaped
Recent changes in mental state
Change in nail color
Questions your doctor may ask to check for tuberous sclerosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose tuberous sclerosis
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you have any skin problems on the face?
Do both your cheeks have similar red, flesh-colored tiny bumps?
Do you have a lump under or around the nail?
Do you have many lumps on your body?
Treatment for tuberous sclerosis
There is currently no cure for tuberous sclerosis. Treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms, an example being anti-seizure medications to help control seizures in tuberous sclerosis.
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Diseases related to Tuberous sclerosis
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Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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