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Beware the Flu Bug

“Panniculitis is an inflammation of fat just beneath the skin, causing the skin to harden and form lumps, patches, or lesions. It is likely that the damage is initiated by destructive action of unrestrained neutrophils. In some patients, damage from panniculitis may occur after an incident of trauma to the affected area. It occurs in children as well as adults, and has been linked to the ZZ and MZ phenotypes and possibly other alleles as well.”

http://www.alpha1.org/what/panniculitis.htm

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Frank Morris has dealt with panniculitis for years. He manages a support group for those who are dealing with this alpha condition. He encourages all who need help with panniculitis to  contact him directly. Contact Frank at frankmorris@ureach.com

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Other sites for help are:

http://www.stepstn.com/cgi-win/nord.exe?proc=GetDocument&rectype=2&recnum=2043

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/6412/Panniculitis.htm   

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/panniculitis/.

Any of these early warning signs may signal his presence. This guide may help you to identify a possible oncoming infection and afford you the opportunity to seek out the appropriate treatment.


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