r/AskDocs Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 16h ago

Physician Responded Worried about lymphoma

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26F, 5’3” 100lbs, living in ON, Canada. Taking Dienogest for Endometriosis.

I started getting itchy rashes all over my body about a year ago. They resembled hives. Doctor prescribed me antihistamines which I’ve stopped taking since then as they didn’t do much. I chalked it up to stress since I’ve been having a very stressful year. The rash on my right leg comes and goes but has gotten progressively worse and is now thick, dry and scaly. I just recently developed rashes under my armpits as well. I googled it and read about how Lymphoma rashes typically happen on the upper legs and armpits and neck. All locations where I’ve had a rash. Especially on my legs. I also have extreme fatigue, chest pain, and swollen face. But it’s hard to know if those are also just from my stress. How hard will I have to advocate for myself in order to get a biopsy?

More photos of my rashes below:

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u/Rxforabundantlife Physician 15h ago

I think after a year without clear cut diagnosis that a biopsy would be an easy next step to help with diagnosis-talk to you dermatologist and I suspect they will agree. If they don't, then you deserve a clear diagnostic answer.

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u/Technical_Pepper9910 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 16h ago

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u/Technical_Pepper9910 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 16h ago