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Why would a dermatologist assume a malar rash is rosacea and not lupus because it is not a raised rash? i have read lupus can appear as flat lesions?
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Rosacea vs lupus: Malar rash of lupus is flat or mildly raised. It spares nasolabial folds. Difficult cases may need a biopsy and immunoflorescence can clinch the diagnosis
Answered 5/26/2018
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