I have had GA since I was 17 yrs old ( I am 54. now ) . Up until seven years ago and now ( the worst it has ever been ) , it has just been a mildly irritating few patches on my ankles , elbows , and wrists. This time I am having a MAJOR flare up , spreading up and down both legs , chest , and back. I am nervous about the possibility of it spreading to my face , as I already have some bumpy redness on my hairline. Does anyone have any positive results from taking an oral blood thinner ? My Dr says that I have a 50 / 50 chance of having this help