Patient's question:
My relative has polyarteritis nodosa. The skin on my relative's thigh is very poor and not smooth at all. It feels bumpy to the touch. At first, it started with small red spots, which gradually grew larger. After taking hydroxychloroquine for thirty days, there was no acne. Then, when azathioprine was added, acne appeared, but the medication was stopped. Now, I'm not sure how to treat polyarteritis nodosa.Doctor's answer:
Nodular vasculitis is more common in young and middle-aged women but can also occur in men. The male-to-female ratio is approximately 1:5. The onset has a distinct seasonal pattern. It commonly affects the lower limbs, especially the posterior aspect of the calves, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. The lesions range from small, bright red to dark red or normal-colored nodules to larger infiltrated plaques, with a round or oval shape. Patients need to continue medication under the guidance of a doctor. The specific dosage should be determined by the doctor based on the condition. Nodular vasculitis is a relatively easily triggered disease. It is recommended that patients use traditional Chinese medicine therapy for treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment does not require surgery, better preserves limb health, promotes blood dissolution and meridian unblocking, has a shorter self-healing time, and produces significant effects. Moreover, it reduces the likelihood of recurrence after healing, fundamentally alleviating the patient's suffering.