Feb 26, 2024 · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia can cause various types of skin lesions. Learn what to expect, what these lesions look like, and when to contact a doctor.

Jan 14, 2025 · People living with CLL may describe cutaneous (skin) conditions as lesions, rashes, and eruptions. Overall, skin lesions can be seen in around 25 percent of people living with CLL. Skin conditions in CLL come in two types — specific and nonspecific — based on how the condition looks and develops.

Sep 23, 2021 · Read four things you should know about the impact that chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can have on the skin, hair, and nails.

Feb 20, 2025 · A patient advocate with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) shares her skin issues, how she learned they were related to either her CLL or her treatments, and why working with an oncodermatologist is so beneficial.

Jul 23, 2021 · Rashes and skin conditions that resemble rashes can be a symptom of some types of cancer. They can also be a side effect of the therapies used to treat cancer, or caused by other factors entirely, such as allergic reactions, shingles (herpes zoster), and other infections.

May 18, 2022 · People with blood cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may not always have skin rashes, but they are a possibility. Questions are common – how often do these conditions occur? Should I be worried if I develop one? Is it important to see a specialist for every change in my skin when I have CLL?

Dec 15, 2022 · A chemotherapy rash resembles acne and can show up on the face, scalp, neck, chest, and back, resulting in tenderness, irritation, burning, and stinging.

Recognizing Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Skin Symptoms. In patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), skin symptoms can serve as important indicators of disease progression. Recognizing these symptoms early on is crucial for …

Dec 20, 2024 · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The term "chronic" in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that this leukemia typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia.

Skin infiltration with B-lymphocyte CLL manifests as solitary, grouped, or generalized papules, plaques, nodules, or large tumors. Prognosis in CLL patients with LC is rather good and many authors claim that it does not significantly affect patients' survival.