Wells syndrome
Overview
Wells syndrome: A rare disorder affecting the skin and characterized by a flame-shaped patch of raised red skin which eventually undergoes changes such as blistering and altered color.
Symptoms
- Pruritus
- Burning sensation
- Erythema
- Urticarial Papules
Causes
- Arthropod bites
- Cutaneous viral infections
- Cutaneous parasitic infestations, including toxocariasis, ascariasis, and onchocerciasis
- Leukemia Myeloproliferative disorders
- Atopic dermatitis
- Fungal infections
- Hypersensitivity reactions to medications
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Wells syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Wells syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Wells syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Wells syndrome. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Wells syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Wells syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Wells syndrome signs or Wells syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Wells syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Wells syndrome symptoms.