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ANA 1:640, malar rash in sun, periodic leukopenia,pleuritic chest pain,photosens rashes,mouth sores,raynauds,muscle & joint pain;sed rate,C3,C4 normal?
Malar rash: What you are reporting is not normal. Most of your problems could be caused by an autoimmune disease, most likely Lupus. You need to be seeing a doctor. Doctors who specialize in this type of disorder are Rhematologists. ...Read more
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Rash (Definition)
Most bumps and blotches on a newborn baby are harmless and clear up by themselves. By far the most common skin problem in infants is diaper rash. Diaper rash is an irritation of the skin caused by dampness, urine, or feces. Most babies who wear diapers will have some type of diaper rash. However, there are other skin disorders that can cause rashes. These are usually not serious unless ...Read more
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I have fatigue,joint pain ,trouble breathing,cough,faint malar rash, headache and possibly fever , and SLE , should I be worried could this be a flare?
Yes. Fatigue,: cough, facial malar rash and positive SLE history are worrisome for a flare up. Check with your internist or rheumatologist soon. ...Read more
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How to tell if you have a malar rash or rosacea?
you can't: You cannot do this by yourself. You need to see a dermatologist. ...Read more
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Would a skin biopsy for lupus still come up positive, even without a malar rash?
It can: There are many types of rash that can be seen in lupus. While the mal;ar or butterfly rash is the most common there are other lesions including the discoid rash of lupus. Many other rashes are also described as being seen in lupus. Even normal appearing skin can be positive for lupus using special stains and techniques. ...Read more
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I have polyarthritis with mild pleuritis and a mild malar rash. What are these symptoms of?
Lupus: These would be classic for lupus erythematosus but some people have several diagnostic criteria for lupus and still do not have the disease. See a rheumatologist to best determine the diagnosis. Pleurisy and arthritis go together in other disease also. Many of the possibilities are treatable. ...Read more
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What to do if I have polyarthritis with mild pleuritis and a mild malar rash. What could this be?
Most likely lupus: Impossible to say for sure without more details but the arthritis, pleuritis and malar rash are three out of 11 cardinal features of lupus. More information including lab studies are needed. I would definitely seek the help of a rheumatologist. ...Read more
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I am obese person and had malar rash and chronic urticaria from 8 months, what is explanation of my case?
Rash condition: This might be a certain condition. You would need to see a physician, possibly a rheumatologist and have further testing to confirm the diagnosis. ...Read more
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Can you have a malar rash on your chest and back? I do not have it on my face. I have several other features of lupus.
Malar on the face: The malar rash is specific for the face, other rashes are also associated with lupus. Depending on your symptoms, best is to consult a rheumatologist for proper diagnosis. A skin biopsy, if in doubt, can also elucidate some of these rashes. ...Read more
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Doed this look like a malar rash or just sunburn I am very concerned i go to doc tomorrow but im soo worried pic in profile?
Difficult to say: Can't tell with the picture in profile due to shadows. The good thing is that you will be seeing your doctor tomorrow. ...Read more
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Does Rosacea appear Brown after Sun exposure? Does Lupus Malar appear Brown after Sun exposure? What type of Butterfly Rash turns Brown in Sun?
Malar rash: Melasma is a very common patchy brown, tan, or blue-gray facial skin discoloration, usually seen in women in the reproductive years. It typically appears on the upper cheeks, upper lip, forehead, and chin. Lupus may cause a butterfly rash which can be exacerbated by the sun. A malar rash associated with lupus may be erythematous (red) or brown. ...Read more
Proteinuria (Definition)
Proteinuria means the presence of excess of serum proteins in the urine. The excess protein in the urine often causes the urine to become foamy. Up to 150 mg a day of protein may be excreted by a normal person most of this being tamm-horsfall protein. Between 150-300 mg/day may be considered microalbuminuria and greater than 300mg/day is abnormal and ...Read more
Protein In Urine (Definition)
Protein is an expensive commodity for the body. The kidneys are entrusted to return protein back to the body during filtering, and not lose it to the urine. Losses > 150mg/day are indicative of a problem with the filtration mechanism of the kidney. A nephrologist should be consulted ...Read more