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Yes, skin involvement is actually quite common with amyloidosis! Around 30–40% of people with AL amyloidosis experience skin-related symptoms. Many MyAmyloidosisTeam members have shared experiences with this.

Skin can be affected in several ways, depending on the type of amyloidosis:

- Purpura – Small purple, red, or dark Show Full Answer

Yes, skin involvement is actually quite common with amyloidosis! Around 30–40% of people with AL amyloidosis experience skin-related symptoms. Many MyAmyloidosisTeam members have shared experiences with this.

Skin can be affected in several ways, depending on the type of amyloidosis:

- Purpura – Small purple, red, or dark spots caused by bleeding under the skin, often appearing around the eyes
- Waxy bumps – Small raised lumps near the eyelids, neck, or armpits
- Itchy or scaly patches – Thickened, discolored skin areas
- Blisters – Fluid or blood-filled blisters
- Nail changes – Brittle nails, ridges, or discoloration
- Hair loss
- Skin discoloration – Brown, gray, or bluish patches Some forms of amyloidosis affect *only* the skin. These include:

- Lichen amyloidosis – Very itchy, scaly reddish-brown or darker patches, usually on the legs and arms
- Macular amyloidosis – Flat, dark brown or gray itchy patches, typically on the upper back or chest
- Nodular amyloidosis – Firm spots on the trunk, face, or limbs

It's always worth flagging any new or changing skin symptoms to your care team, as they can confirm amyloid involvement through a skin biopsy.

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