Living with Eosinophilic cellulitis
A rare skin condition (Wells syndrome) with itchy, red, swollen skin patches.
Understanding Eosinophilic cellulitis
People often get a skin rash that is first preceded by itching or burning. The rash has raised, red, swollen areas that may feel warm. It is seen in adults. GARD notes that fever and joint pain are less common.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Itching (pruritus)
- Skin blisters
- Small fluid-filled skin bumps (vesicles)
- Swelling (edema)
- High eosinophil count in the blood
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Autoimmune Association may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Autoimmune Association
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Autoimmune Association and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the exact cause is unknown.
Also known as: familial eosinophilic cellulitis; wells syndrome; wells' syndrome
Patient organizations
- Autoimmune AssociationEosinophilic cellulitis · United States
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
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