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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can a flare up of lupus encourage a tinea infection?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayarajanswered

Internal Medicine 56 years experience

Yes: Flare up of Lupus is immuno compromised illness. Any easily transmittable infections can occur.

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