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Recently diagnosed with lupus and started 5mg prednisone and 200 mg plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) twice a day. how long until the malar rash goes away? meds started 3 weeks

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Malar rash: It takes time. Be patient. It is important that you always use sunscreen on this area and never to allow it to get sunburned. Additionally, consider seeing a dermatologist in another 5 weeks if the rash is not starting to get lighter. Even taking a picture and comparing every 4 weeks would give you a starting point.

Answered 9/26/2017

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