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I have had a red, unraised rash on my face and neck since sept. 2012 and had many tests done. esr was elevated, but ra factor and ana was negative. ?
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Unclear: Your symptoms are very non-specific. There are multiple reasons and diagnoses that are seen from a red, flat rash. All of you lab tests were normal other than the ESR which is a non specific test of inflammation. More information is needed and dermotologic evaluation suggested.
Answered 1/28/2015
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