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New Unknown Lupus Rash

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cate06215
cate06215

Hello. I have had Lupus for about 7 years and I need some help from the community. 

I’ve had random patchy red/purple rash’s happen over the years on my face and chest but about 2 weeks ago I’ve broken out in a whole new kind of rash. 

It started as small 1/6” small red ‘dot/spot’ rashes on my neck. Within the last 2 weeks it continues to spread. Now on my chest, back, stomach and has even spread to my arms today. 

My GP is away on a medical leave. I contacted my Rheumatoid Spec. and she said ‘I’m not. Dermatologist”

I’ve been to two care clinics who don’t know what it is. I tried Benadryl and also was prescribed Taro-Mometasone Crm and both did nothing. 

Does anyone have any information or experience they could share. Feeling really frustrated 

Thank you! 

Cate 

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  • Cloch47
    Cloch47 cate06215

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    Hi mate, all I can say is that I had a similar rash on my forearms, hands,chest and some on lower legs. It did not itch but looked quite angry. I eventually had a biopsy and that was when I was diagnosed with cutaneous lupus. I was given hydroxychloroquine and told that I must stay out of the sun and thankfully I haven't had the rash since, but I also have sjogren's syndrome so I also experience quite bad fatigue. Hope this helps.

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