Living with Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin
A skin condition with small red bumps on the face, neck, and upper back that can come and go.
Understanding Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin
The bumps usually last months or longer and can grow into a red plaque. Usually there are no other symptoms, though some people have burning or itching. It can get worse and then better. It is usually seen in adults.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Small red bumps (papules)
- Red skin plaques
- Redness of the skin
- Itching
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Burning (rarely)
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.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- 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 Children's Skin Disease Foundation
- 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
In most cases the cause is not known. Some cases have been linked to borrelia infection, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
Also known as: benign lymphocytic infiltration of jessner; jessner-kanof lymphocytic infiltration of the skin; jessner's lymphocytic infiltrate; jessner's lymphocytic infiltration; jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of skin; jessners lymphocytic infiltrate
Patient organizations
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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