Cutaneous amyloidosis is generally caused by abnormal extracellular deposition of amyloid proteins in tissues and organs. They are generally categorized into systemic amyloidosis and limited amyloidosis according to the extent of the area involved, and are usually treated with medications.
1. Systemic amyloidosis: Systemic amyloidosis is caused by the deposition of amyloid proteins in the extracellular interstitial spaces of tissues all over the body, thus destroying cell and organ functions. It usually affects multiple organs and tissues in the body such as the liver, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, skin and bone marrow. Cyclophosphamide tablets, prednisone acetate tablets, colchicine tablets, etc. can be used according to medical advice.
2. Limited amyloidosis: Limited amyloidosis refers to amyloidosis that originates in the localized area of the skin and does not involve other systems or organs. It is usually closely related to genetic factors, environmental factors, and disorders of the body’s immune mechanism. It can be treated with phenylephrine hydrochloride tablets, diclofenac tartrate tablets, chlorpheniramine maleate tablets and so on according to medical advice.
Skin amyloidosis should be timely to the regular hospital, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment. Drugs should be used according to the doctor’s prescription, do not self-medication.