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My 2 y.o. son has a rash on his cheeks and chin. this rash is constant for months but flares up at times. my mother has lupus. is it possible for him?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Unlikely: could be eczema--flaring because of creams/lotions/soap/foods. try eczema cream by aveeno--this is not lupus--dont worry.

Answered 8/21/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rash: This rash is not lupus? It sounds more like a contact dermatitis , perhaps from drooling, or a case of eczema.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My 2 y.o. son has a rash on his cheeks and chin. this rash is constant for months but flares up at times. my mother has lupus. is it possible for him?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

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