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Ana + 1:160 speckled anti native dsdna + 25.70iu/ml symptoms: hair thinning - do i have sle? is hair thinning reversible w/ sle? help very distressed
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Possibly SLE: The dsdna antibody is very specific for sle, but is not perfect. Thinning of hair can happen in lupus but it can happen for many reasons. Most patients with sle also have low blood counts, a rash that is worse in the sun and leaves scars, joint inflammation or pain, sores in their mouth or possibly chest pain . Your test results are worrisome. If you have not seen a rheumatologist you should.
Answered 3/30/2014
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