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29 y/o female. will a skin biopsy detect discoid lupus? ring shaped rash on arms, itchy, red. dermatologist did biopsy and said it was eczema?

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Yes: A slin biopsy should be able to detect discoid lupus.Also either the dermatologist,a rheumatologist or your primary may do labs to make sure not just discoid lupus but lupus itself.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/3/2019

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A member asked:

29 y/o female. will a skin biopsy detect discoid lupus? ring shaped rash on arms, itchy, red. dermatologist did biopsy and said it was eczema?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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