Lupus rash on face
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However, from the description given by you, it seems you might be having an autoimmune skin condition called Discoid lupus erythematosus, that causes a red, raised rash on the face and scalp. Around 1–5% of these cases develop into Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
In discoid lupus, only the skin is typically involved. The rash is usually red and may have raised borders. It is usually painless and does not itch.
Pardon? Please explain, I don't understand the link between a dark rash on my face and parasites. How would I get these diagnosed? How would they be treated? What part of my question made you think of parasites?
Thanks for thinking outside the box, even if you shocked me!
My wife developed this red rash on her on her face mostly on her cheeks and nose about six to eight months ago. At first we thought it was acne but no acne treatment helped. Our dermatologist doesn't know what it is. It happened about the same time she had her ears pierced. The backs of her ears have been swollen and red and she has a rash down the side of her neck starting from the base of her ears. She also says that her neck is itchy.
I know that lupus can present itself by a 'butterfly' rash on the face going onto both cheeks. If you dad has lupus I would definately go see someone just to check it out.
Hormonal imbalance can cause a pigmentation change on the face that has a similar look so you want to make sure it is truly a malar rash. Here is some information on this type of skin condition associated with lupus. https://www.webmd.com/lupus/guide/how-lupus-affects-your-skin#1. For some, it does feel hot. It is of varying degrees in different people. It's treated with ointments or steroid shot and it is important to use a good sunscreen as the sun's rays make it worse.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.
I also have a butterfly rash across my face which comes and goes on a daily basis. This rash extends to my eyebrows and is characterised by flaky skin. I have been using oroxine for two years but when I take it seems to flair up my face and when I ease off it my scalp flairs up. The rash doesn not itch. I am in a quandry. Dont get me wrong though I am still a very handsome fella. I hope this makes sence as I am speaking Australian.
Does Oroxine have long term side effects on hair growth.
Have you been checked for Lupus? You probably don't have it, but the rash sounds like the typical "butterfly rash" that some Lupus patients have. Does spending time in the sun make you break out? First step is getting ANA tested, but there are other tests as well.
My daughter had a outbreak of hives the end of July, The OR gave her new allergy meds and 5 days worth of steroids, it cleared up. Within a week she had the reddish rash back, hands and feet swelling, rash on arms and legs. It itches alot on her back.Nobody seems to know what she's allergic to, please help, I also have concerns about LUPUS.
t think anything of it then in 2005 had another flare that was more intense this time. Rash to face more pronounced on one side with facial edema. Rash was painful, burning, and raised. Went to a new PCP who thougth I might have Lupus. I had a positive ANA, and higher sed rate but subsequent tests for Lupus were negative. Again resolved on it's own w/o medication. Then last month I had my worst flare, but it was gone within a week.
I was diagnosed with sebhorric dermatitis last year after some horrible breakouts of red flakiness on my nose cheek crevice extending outwards 2 inches on my face on both sides. I've been managing it (still rash every week or 2) using ketacoazale once i see a rash coming and washing my face lightly with both salicylic acid and head and shoulders when i take a shower.
Usually the reason has been stress, but i've recently noticed it coming up when having absolutely no stress.
I have CFS since 1998. But the Rheumy is thinking I have lupus and the rash on my face looks like a lupus and not rosacea. He definitely said the rash is a connective tissue rash. I also have it on my neck and chest. But this is the tricky question? If you have the malar rash then it spares the folds between the nose and cheeks. Mine does not spare the folds but even my husband was mentioning and you can see it on my face that it has the butterfly wings shape.
s important is whether or not this is occurring in concert with anything other symptoms. Is your rash only on your face, or have you noticed it anywhere else on your body?
It's very probable that you may have lupus given your symptoms, but the only reason I hesitate to say that you definitely have it is your negative ANA results (which I recognize can be affected by drugs) and the rarity of this disease.
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