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A 28-year-old female asked:

now i have a rash on my face it burns ana 1/250 or something joint pain swelling omg is this lupus reality is sinking in dr appt mon abt labs and stuf?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Rheumatology 52 years experience

Possibly: From your description, lupus is certainly a possibility.

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