Lichen amyloidosis: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Seek emergency care for rapidly spreading redness with severe illness, confusion, faintness or breathing difficulty.

   These symptoms are not typical of lichen amyloidosis and may have another cause.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical advice if broken skin becomes increasingly painful, warm, swollen or red, or starts producing pus.

   Fever or feeling unwell with these changes may indicate a skin infection.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Arrange a routine medical appointment if:

   • An itchy or thickened rash persists
   • The diagnosis has not been confirmed
   • Itching disturbs your sleep or daily activities
   • The area is spreading or changing despite treatment
   • A medicine causes irritation, skin thinning or other side effects
   • You are concerned about the appearance of the skin
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Lichen amyloidosis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.