Q: If I am having repeated episodes of mucous sores with skin lesions who should I consult?
A: The general physician should be consulted for sores and history should be taken with regards to the time of occurrence and repeated occurrence of the sores; any symptoms associated with inflammation or ulceration in other organs should also be looked for. A complete systemic examination will help in concluding the diagnosis.
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Q: Is Behcet’s disease contagious?
A: This condition is not contagious, but a rare inflammatory disorder that is linked to HLA B51 gene.
Q: Which other autoimmune diseases cause inflammatory sores?
A: Other autoimmune diseases that have been associated with sores include:
- Reactive arthritis /Reiter’s syndrome which is characterized by arthralgia, non gonococcal urethritis and conjunctivitis.
- Steven Johnson’s syndrome characterized by bullous lesions of the skin, mouth, throat, nose, eyes and genitals.
