A 32-year-old male asked:
malar rash+fatigue, last cbc show slight up htc, rbc, normalt3, t4, tsh, c3, c4, urea, creatinine, ana -ve, more epistaxis, i am panic bcuz rash like lupus rash
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
See details: I would doubt lupus. The rash is more likely to be rosacea.. Epistaxis is not a feature of lupus especially if the CBC is normal. Look for other causes.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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See details: It is likely to be rosacea. See a dermatologist if possible.
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