🧠 Ask The Expert: Protecting Your Family’s Health – Understanding Autoimmune Risks & Prevention

Have you ever wondered if certain recurring symptoms like constant fatigue, joint pain, unexplained rashes, could be signs of something more serious? 🧬 Autoimmune diseases often go undiagnosed for years, silently affecting women and even young children. Left unchecked, they can lead to long-term complications that impact daily life, fertility, and overall health. Do you know the early warning signs? Are you doing enough to reduce your family’s risk? You're not alone, and now’s your chance to get trusted, expert advice. Drop your questions now and Dr. Anindita Santosa, Consultant Rheumatologist and Founder of Aaria Rheumatology, will be answering them on June 17th. 📅 June 17th (Tue) 🕓 4–5 PM (SGT) 📍 @ theAsianparent App 📩 Ask away in the comments below! Don’t wait until symptoms become something more serious, knowledge could be the key to early prevention and peace of mind. Let’s protect our families, one question at a time 💪❤️ #AskTheExpert #AutoimmuneAwareness #theAsianparentSG

🧠 Ask The Expert: Protecting Your Family’s Health – Understanding Autoimmune Risks & Prevention
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My skin sometimes breakout with red patches, itchy but not like eczema. Autoimmune can affect skin like that???

1mo ago

Note from expert: Autoimmune skin rashes can show up in many forms—some may mimic eczema or allergies but behave differently. Lupus, dermatomyositis, or vasculitis can present with redness, rashes, or sensitivity to sunlight. If the rash appears with fatigue, joint pain, or lasts longer than usual, it’s worth seeing a dermatologist or rheumatologist. They may suggest a biopsy or blood tests like ANA. Just because it’s not eczema doesn’t mean it’s autoimmune—but recurring unexplained rashes deserve a closer look.