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Dermatology ,blood test biopsy on shoulder for discoid lupus strong positive rnp antibody and ana of 3.6 systemic enquiry ,no other symptoms consistent with sle no inflammatory markers.itchy shoulder keloid how many steriod injection per year are ok?

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Need to examine: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests.

Answered 12/8/2019

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