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I've been getting open sores all over my body that bleed and scab over. they're on my face, butt, both arms, chest and back. is this normal for lupus?
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Not lupus: this sounds like a spreading bacterial skin infection, specifically impetigo. You must be seen and "sores" must be culturerd for baceteria and MRSA. You will need an examination, evaluation, testing and therapy.
Answered 9/20/2018
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