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Does anyone know the symptoms of Lupus, does the skin become very irritated?

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Does anyone know the symptoms of Lupus, does the skin become very irritated?

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It’s impossible to diagnose any of the 3 of the conditions you were told just from a blood test and lupus is very hard to diagnose and rare. All blood tests can at times give misleading results so your best bet would be to push you GP to get the ANA result sorted out quickly and decide if there is a reason for you to see a hospital specialist .To get the answers you want you need to speak to a qualified doctor as some of the information given above is not totally correct. If you want to move things faster than they are going at the moment you can always go outside the NHS and consult a specalist doctor privately.

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There are different types of skin irritation in lupus, but that is not the only sign, and a positive ANA is not necessarily an indicator of lupus. The most “popular” lupus rash, known as a malar rash, is a reddish, sometimes blistery, rash over the cheeks, nose, and going up to the forehead…generally the more exposed areas of your face…kind of like a sunburn…and is caused by UV exposure. As few as 30% of those with SLE ever exhibit the rash. It is not itchy, and usually not painful. Discoid lesions are round patches of a rash, and can scar. Purpura are red or purple dots or splotches, usually on your legs, arms, and sometimes chest or abdomen, and are caused by vasculitis or other blood disorders common in lupus. Except for discoid lupus, only having a malar rash is not indicitive of lupus, though it may be the first symptom. ANA is very general. Though up to 98% of those with lupus have a positive ANA, up to 30% of healthy individuals also test positive for ANA. A more precise t

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Lupus is one of those strange autoimmune diseases, where the body turns on itself, for no reason. It is often associated with arthritis. It appears mostly on the face, making the cheeks and nose very red; the rash is a kind of “butterfly” shape; it was given the name Lupus(wolf) because it was thought that severe cases made the sufferer’s face look like a wolfs! There is often pain and inflammation in the joints too; your best bet would be to seek clarification from your doctor. the internet is also a great place for information, but sometimes it can give you too much!

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