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Caroline M. Doan

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

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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People with these symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • 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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References

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Reviewed By:

Caroline M. Doan

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

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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