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Which connective tissue diseases cause a skin rash? punch biopsy suggestive of early connective tissue disease.

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More than one: Lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis are some of the connective tissue disease that may cause a skin rash.

Answered 8/24/2016

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