DIAGNOSIS
After your dermatologist performs a physical examination, he or she will suggest the following tests to rule out the real cause of your Sweet syndrome.
- Blood tests.Your blood will be tested to examine white blood cells and to check for certain blood disorders
- Skin biopsy.A small piece of affected tissue will be examined
TREATMENT
To speed up the healing process of Sweet syndrome, certain medications are needed. However, this condition may go away on its own without treatment.
Sweet’s syndrome can be treated by corticosteroids, which come in a variety of forms, including:
- Oral corticosteroids such as prednisone work very well but may have side effects
- Creams or ointments.A convenient form of medication that is is applied in the affected areas of the skin
- A small amount of corticosteroid is injected directly to the affected area of the skin where the lesion is visible
Corticosteroids ate not intended for long-term administration . Your doctor may prescribe some alternative medications which may include:
- Dapsone
- Potassium iodide
- Colchicine