Question 1

what does lupus rash on legs look like?

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see details: It can take several forms. It is best to see a dermatologist if you are concerned. Do you actually have lupus or are you just concerned?

Question 2

how to recognise a lupus rash?

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Butterfly facialrash: The classic malar rash is a red, scaling rash on the cheeks extending over the bridge of the nose but not in the grooves  between the nose and the cheeks (nasolabial folds). The rash can be present in other diseases and you must have other features of lupus for the diagnosis. A rheumatologist can make the diagnosis based on lab tests, symptoms, physical exam, and history.Call your doc if concerned

Question 3

fastest way to get rid of lupus rash?

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See a dermatologist: Several prescription preparations can help you with the rash, consult a dermatologist for your options.

Question 4

how to tell if i have ringworm or lupus rash?

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See a dermatologist: It would be very easy for a dermatologist to tell you if you have ringworm by doing a simple scraping. It is not difficult to tell the difference.

Question 5

for lupus rash,which cream is better; protopic 0.1% or elidel (pimecrolimus) 1% ? and please describe the difference between the two.  thanks.

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Protopic.: Protopic and Elidel (pimecrolimus) are calcineurin inhibitors -- anti-inflammatory topical medications. Most dermatologists (me included) feel that Protopic works better than Elidel (pimecrolimus), and neither works as well as steroid creams on inflammatory skin diseases such as lupus - but they lack the steroid-related side effect risks, so worth a try before going to a steroid cream.

Question 6

can a lupus rash look like a sun burn? i keep getting bright red areas on shoulders/forarms, sometimes blotchy...then in like 3-4 hours its gone...

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Not lupus: Transient rashes as you describe would not be due to lupus.

Question 7

does or can a lupus rash itch?

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Lupus: Lupus can present with different rashes and some of them can itch, you need to see your doctor to determine what type of rash you have , it may be unrelated.

Question 8

what is the difference between roseca and lupus rash?

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see below: A nasal redness, enlargement and roughening, often attributed to alcohol ingestion is quite different from lupus rashes. They typically affect the malar (cheek) region and nasal bridge, with or without scarring (depending on regular lupus or discoid lupus.

Question 9

can a lupus rash go into the nasal folds on the side of the nose?

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Usually not...: The rash of lupus usually does not affect the creases that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth... But usually does not mean never.

Question 10

can a lupus rash be so mild it looks like blush or a light sun burn or like "flushed"?

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Lupus rash: Can resemble sunburn, but if that's the only finding, it is much more likely to be sunburn than lupus.  Any knee or ankle swelling, any shortness of breath, weight loss or hair loss?

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