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A 43-year-old female asked:

What does lupus look like in mouth?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pierre Moeser
Specializes in Rheumatology
Painless ulcers: Mouth ulcers are sometimes the first signs of lupus and occur in 10-45 % of lupus patients. The are usually painless sores. Some lupus patients have gingivitis if they have dry mouth.
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Dr. Thomas Namey
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Mouth sores!: Usually painless, but can hurt. Frequently associated with low white count. Systemic lupus is the great mimick!
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Last updated Apr 1, 2018
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