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I am losing my hair from scarring alopecia. my ana test was positive the reumatologists say she doesn't think it is lupus. what can i do?

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Get 2nd opinion: Alopecia can rarely be the presenting feature of systemic lupus. Get another opinion.

Answered 3/22/2013

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Continue work up : A positive ANA test is not specific and you should complete the work up.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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