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Subacute cutaneous lupus
Subacute cutaneous lupus is a condition due the immune system inappropriately targeting the affected person's skin, causing small areas of redness and pain on the skin that are very sensitive to sunlight and are associated with fever and fatigue.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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What are the tests for subacute cutaneous lupus?
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What are the associated symptoms of subacute cutaneous lupus?
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What is the definition or description of: Subacute cutaneous lupus?
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In sjogrens syndrome, sle and subacute cutaneous lupus, is the underlying problem the same?
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How do the rashes associated with annular lichen planus and subacute cutaneous lupus differ in appearance?
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What is the treatment for subacute cutaneous lupus?
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A 37-year old female asked:
What diagnostic tests are there for cutaneous lupus? Do you have to wait until symptoms (a rash) re-occur to get diagnosed?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Does chronic cutaneous discoid lupus eryhermyosolus turn systemic if you have positive ANA 1:1280 normally.
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A 52-year old female asked:
Are there any OTC treatments to reduce the scarring to the face from cutaneous lupus? Insurance won't cover dermatologist. Taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) to treat.
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is bloods clots on lungs and legs related to having subacute lupus?
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Is it ok for s.l.e lupus patients to take suppliments for gym workouts such as, Karbolyn xr3, stance bcaa, gluamatic
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A 37-year old female asked:
Can I have Lupus if my ANA is positive, tired is 1:320 homogeneous diffuse, but ENA panel is negative. I do have some s/s?
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I have vonwillebrands disease and lupus (sle). Is it to dangerouse for me to travel out of the u.S. To a disease infested, poverty sticken country?
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Are lupus, endometriosis, and POTS connected? I was diagnosed with all 3 and dont think its a coincidence. There Hass to be an underlying autoimmune issue?
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What;s the best pain medicine for lupus patients?
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How to tell if I have t1 diabetes, lupus and m.S at age 17?
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Both my mom and aunt have been diagnosed with lupus, should I get checked for it as well? Since I know its hereditary
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Why do I have a lupus flare during my menstrual cycle most of the time? Also my p.O.T.S symptoms worsen during this time how can I help this?
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Iam an S.l.e Lupus patient, & i want to try suppliments, With my workouts such as, Karbolyn xr3, stance bcaa, gluamatic. Will it cause harm to my body?
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Please can you interpret these results ? I will also consult my own gp. Lupus clotting Prothrombin time:11.8 seconds APPT:31.8s APPT 80:20 mix 30.9 s Mixing plasma APPT: 29.2
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Can you tell me about lupus?
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Can Lupus affect your speech?
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How mild can systemic lupus be?
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What other diseases mimic lupus?
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What can you tell me about lupus?
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How can I tell if I have systemic lupus?
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Can people with lupus join the military?
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How do you get lupus and can it be cured?
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Is there a good diet for those with lupus?
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What kinds of medications can cause lupus?
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