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Visited dermatology ,possible dle in ears and scalp,slight loss of hair about 100 a day.blood test and urine normal would both tests confirm if sle?

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Doubt SLE: Discoid lupus seldom heralds systemic lupus unless you feel as bad systemically as lupus patients do. With negative anti-nucler antibodies, systemic lupus is extremely unlikely.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Visited dermatology ,possible dle in ears and scalp,slight loss of hair about 100 a day.blood test and urine normal would both tests confirm if sle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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