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I have a malar/ rosacea kind of redness that gets worse in the cold, heat, nervousness, etc. if red was from lupus, would lupus blood work come back +?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lupus vs. rosacea: Yes, with lupus you should have positive results indicating lupus. Blood work for rosacea would be normal.

Answered 5/15/2013

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Yes and no: There is a phenomena of ANA negative lupus but you have a low ch50 and sjogren's antibodies to meet this treatment. The symptoms that are describing are not consistent with typical lupus. A dermatologist or rheumatologist would be able to distinguish by exam.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Lupus : A positive ANA is found in patients with systemic lupus . A red rash on the nose and checks is common in lupus. In patients with rosacea there is a tendency to flush and blush in addition to having red pimples on the central face.

Answered 6/10/2014

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