Lupus body rash pictures
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Hi Dr. I'm a 27 yr old female. I went to my dermatologist today because my cheeks have been red for the past couple of days. I also have some hair loss, fatigue, and my feet get cold. I have a low thyroid and I was told those were symptoms of my hypothyroidism. My question is the redness of my face is flat, on both cheeks, and doesn't have acne on it. I don't think that's a symptom of hypothyroidism. I'm scared it could be a lupus malar rash.
d have to check with my doc to see if it was one of the many things discounted though looking at the rash pictures I doubt it - also from what I've read so far it doesn't seem to cause lesions in the brain.
My rash usually alway starts in the neck with raised bumps that continue down my spine and then eventually spreads outward covering the rest of my torso. From there my neck bumps morph into welts that eventually just smooth out though stay red.
Butterfly rash? Hi, I'd say that you should definitely go again - ideally when the butterfly rash is showing. Or at least take several pictures in good light. You also probably have new onset Raynaud's in the hands. Have some pictures of that, too.
You can check in a mirror for any mouth sores. It also wouldn't hurt to ask the doc for a blood test to make sure that your kidney function is okay.
It is even possible, though rare, to have a negative ANA test yet still have lupus.
Good day! My mother has a kind of rash for about a week now which a doctor said that it is Urticarial Vasculitis. Another doctor said that it is Erysipeloidal Cellulitis and seemed very sure of himself. The problem is that she has some problems in the lower part of her left leg (some small boils - ulcers of 1-2 cm in diameter).
I'm really bad at describing the disease, so i've taken some pictures.
Hi. For about 2 months now I have had this rash on my upper body. It started on the sides of my upper body where my arms contact my torso. It then spread to my stomach and then my neck. It was originally just pinkish red but it started to form bumps in the area. It itches when I sweat and shower. It burns at times when I apply hydrocortisone and lotion. I am very worried about this.
Thank you.
these pictures are about 6 weeks old
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Please note that these pictures were taken with a phone camera with poor contrast. In reality the rash is much redder than shown. The spots feel a lot like mosquito bites, but redder and smaller. My cheeks even have the rash and are a bit swollen. The rash started appearing 2 days ago or so, and I originally thought it was the rash in my groin region getting worse and spreading, but the rash down there has started getting better. Yesterday other than the itchiness I felt fine.
I have lupus myself and I have never heard of that. Lupus can cause rashes. (I am referring to systemic lupus, aka SLE). There is another form of lupus called discoid lupus. If she has that, perhaps the lesions could be related. I don't know much about that kind. The systemic kind is known for affecting various organ systems (kidneys, lungs, heart, etc.) The common rash that many systemic lupus patients have is a "malar rash" which covers the nose and the upper part of the cheeks.
People with Lupus will get a "butterfly rash" across their nose and cheeks. They can also have a positive RA factor because Lupus does joint damage.
Wonka is correct that it is difficult to diagnose in the beginning of the disease and you do have to meet 4 out of 11. Your levels (blood levels) will flucuate (becoming normal then abnormal when the disease is active).
An ANA is a standard test for Lupus but will also come up positive for other diseases.
Hi. Yes I have been tested for Lupus if you call going to my Rheumatologist who did bloodwork on me and I know for sure he did an ANA test and my ANA was negative. He said all my bloodwork was negative and fine.
He said I didn't have anything else wrong besides my Fibromyalgia and I also have RSD along with other pain conditions that don't show up with blood work(TMJ, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Migraines) and I have 2 ear conditions-Hyperacusis and Tinnitus.
a results, butterfly rash on face - those are the distinguishing factors, as well as all the other ailments, for lupus. I would take you off of the poster for Lyme's and make you poster child for Lupus! If your doctor didn't see that as a clear sign, go to someone who specializes in auto-immune disorders (most likely a rheumatologist). The butterfly rash is a dead give-away!
Hope you have been diagnosed by now and are doing well.
I have been experiencing these Itchy-bee-sting like sensations all over my body, and when I say all over my body, I don't mean all at the one time, it's more of a periodic type of sensation that just 'pops' up in different places around my body, for example; I just had one on my leg, then 5 seconds later I got one on my stomach, and then my foot. These prickle/stings that I feel do not have any visual symptoms, such as bumps rash, etc.
1. malar rash (butterfly rash)
2. discoid rash - red raised patches
3. photosensitivity - reaction to sunlight, resulting in skin rash
4. oral and or nose ulcers
5. arthritis
6. serositis - inflamation of the lining of the lungs or heart
7. renal disorder - excessive protein in urine and or cellular cast
8. neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis
9. anemia or low WBC or lymphopenia or low platlet count
10. positive ANA
11.
She actualy spent about an hour and a half with me going over everything that has been going on. With all of my symptoms and the pictures I showed her of the rash on my face that I had a couple of months ago, I could tell she was thinking lupus and possibly sjogrens. She said the rash was no doubt a malar rash.
She wanted to get the dr in the practice to look so she brought him in, he looked at the picture and told me that since it didn't last at least 2 weeks, it meant nothing.
For lupus, the rash is referred to as a malar rash. This rash may sometimes be misdiagnosed as rosacea as it covers the cheeks and crosses the bridge of the nose. However, in Lupus, other symptoms may be present . A criteria is being followed before the diagnosis of lupus is to be ascertained.
Have you been assessed by a physician already?
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