Question 1

does rosacea appear brown after sun exposure? does lupus malar appear brown after sun exposure? what type of butterfly rash turns brown in sun?

Accepted Answer

Malar rash: Melasma is a very common patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, usually seen in women in the reproductive years. It typically appears on the upper cheeks, upper lip, forehead, and chin.  Lupus may cause a butterfly rash which can be exacerbated by the sun.  A malar rash associated with lupus may be erythematous (red) or brown.

Question 2

can polyclonal b cells in flow cytometry be diagnostic of lupus? i have a pos ana, pe blood clots (significant clot burden), dry mouth, arthritis, night sweats, thyroid nodules, type 1 diabetes, dupuytren's contracture, rash with sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

: Polyclonal B cells means you DONT have Myeloma (“cancer” of cells in the bone marrow).

That’s good but you probably do have a rheumatologic condition (Lupus, Sjogrens, MCTD, etc, etc - there are many). See a Rheumatologist

Question 3

red rashes on the face and head only of 11 month old baby boy after sun exposure on the beach temporal temperature is 36.6 and very alert pls. advise.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like sunburn: A baby gets sunburn very easily. Even on a cloudy day, it is possible to get a sunburn, because uv light penetrates through clouds. I would strongly recommend to keep babies in a shade, not directly expose to any sunlight. A baby gets sunstroke more easily than older children as well.

Question 4

i have lupus & if i have too much sun exposure (even if i wore sunscreen & hydrated)several hours later my head feels really weird like i'm disoriented &everything is in slow motion.almost feels my blood vessels in brain are swollen? is that possible

Accepted Answer

Uncommon, possible: People with Lupus can have sun sensitivity with primarily dermatitis, but reviewing literature, sun exposure can be an exacerbating factor for Lupus and inflammatory reactions in other organ systems. Be careful with sun exposure and be sure to follow with your rheumatologist to asses the level of activity of your lupus.

Question 5

joint pain, muscle pain, facial rashes, tremors, itchy rashes after sun exposure, fatigue. saw rheumatologist, all lupus tests negative+ blood normal?

Accepted Answer

See details: I am not sure what you are asking. You need to discuss the situation with your rheumatologist. There are patients with lupus who do not have positive blood tests. There are also other explanations for your symptoms. Lupus remains an uncommon diagnosis in males so you may want to look for another explanation.

Question 6

i have joint pain, edema, sun rash, headaches, fatigue. all lupus tests - except ro/ss-a was +. my rheum. said a type of skin lupus. what kind is it?

Accepted Answer

Lupus types: There are a few different classifications of lupus.  Systemic lupus is the most common and involves many organ systems.  Cutaneous lupus generally only involves the skin, but a percentage of people will develop or reveal that they have the systemic variety.  Drug induced and neonatal lupus are two other, less common forms.

Question 7

what can you take otc to treat lupus skin rash?

Accepted Answer

Nothing OTC: Topical hydrocortisone cream OTC is not potent enough to do much.

Question 8

does lupus cause you to get rashes and sores on your skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People with lupus can  have a variety of cutaneous manifestations. There are  many rashes from lupus but people with lupus can also get rashes that are not  from lupus. You need a dermatology evaluation because  different rashes need  different  therapies. If the rash is from lupus that needs  direct  attention. There are  topical, oral and injection therapies and specific rashes need  specific rx.

Question 9

i have lupus & very sensitive skin what kind of sunscreen or block do you recommend or what other things should i do to prevent skin rashes?

Accepted Answer

See below: The recent consumer reports had an excellent article about the best rated sunscreens on the market.  The key is reapply frequently and avoid sun exposure during the peak hours during the day.

Question 10

any tests that can be done to diagnose lupus when skin rash not active? ana historically negative. had biopsy sugg. of early conn. tissue disease.

Accepted Answer

SLE diagnosis. : The diagnosis of lupus is really clinical, supported by consistent blood test findings.  That being said, relevant blood testing for lupus includes ESR, cRP, ANA, dsDNA and anti-Sm.

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Does rosacea appear brown after sun exposure? does lupus malar appear brown after sun exposure? what type of butterfly rash turns brown in sun?

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Can polyclonal b cells in flow cytometry be diagnostic of lupus? i have a pos ana, pe blood clots (significant clot burden), dry mouth, arthritis, night sweats, thyroid nodules, type 1 diabetes, dupuytren's contracture, rash with sun exposure?

A member asked:

Red rashes on the face and head only of 11 month old baby boy after sun exposure on the beach temporal temperature is 36.6 and very alert pls. advise.

A member asked:

I have lupus & if i have too much sun exposure (even if i wore sunscreen & hydrated)several hours later my head feels really weird like i'm disoriented &everything is in slow motion.almost feels my blood vessels in brain are swollen? is that possible

A member asked:

Joint pain, muscle pain, facial rashes, tremors, itchy rashes after sun exposure, fatigue. saw rheumatologist, all lupus tests negative+ blood normal?

A member asked:

I have joint pain, edema, sun rash, headaches, fatigue. all lupus tests - except ro/ss-a was +. my rheum. said a type of skin lupus. what kind is it?

A member asked:

What can you take otc to treat lupus skin rash?

A member asked:

Does lupus cause you to get rashes and sores on your skin?

A member asked:

I have lupus & very sensitive skin what kind of sunscreen or block do you recommend or what other things should i do to prevent skin rashes?

A member asked:

Any tests that can be done to diagnose lupus when skin rash not active? ana historically negative. had biopsy sugg. of early conn. tissue disease.

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