What are the early symptoms of skin tuberculosis

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The early symptoms of skin tuberculosis include erythema, papules and pustules, skin ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, etc.

1. Skin erythema

What are the early symptoms of skin tuberculosis

One of the early symptoms of skin tuberculosis is erythema, usually round or oval, reddish or dark red in color, with clear edges, and there may be scales or crusts on the surface.

2. Papules and pustules

On the basis of erythema, papules and pustules may appear. These lesions are usually small, but the number is large and widely distributed.

What are the early symptoms of skin tuberculosis

3. Skin ulcers

If the disease progresses further, the skin may appear ulcers, with irregular edges, granulation tissue proliferation at the bottom, and purulent secretions on the surface.

4. Lymph node swelling

Skin tuberculosis may also lead to swollen lymph nodes nearby, usually painless swelling, hard texture, and can be active.



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