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A member asked:
Been having persistent rash on face for several months. it goes away with oral steroids but then comes right back. what could it be?
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Urticaria: If it goes away on steroids then it is an allergic reaction. If it comes back then it is an indication that the thing causing the allergy is still in your system - i would see your doc for full allergy testing to identify the cause.
Answered 3/7/2015
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Lupus.: It could be the butterfly rash of lupus (sle) but that is a far stretch and it could be several other autoimmune or inflammatory conditions which will require evaluation and blood work to better identify the cause.
Answered 3/26/2013
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