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What Causes Persistent Pain, Dry, Flaking And Extreme Redness On Cheeks?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Sep 2016
Question: Persistent, painful, dry, flaking, extreme redness on cheeks is getting so bad, I cannot cover with makeup nor go out in the sun at all.........fatigue and joint pain are worse now, too........what can this be???
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Answered by Dr. Abhijit Sonawane (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly rule out SLE by consulting a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I read your query and saw the picture you uploaded.
It looks like a malar rash and also you mentioned that you have joint pain too. These could be manifestations of a entity called as Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
I would advice you to consult a doctor, preferably rheumatologist and get few blood tests such as- ANA, anti-dsDNA and anti-sm antibodies.
If any of these are positive then further workup and treatment will be required.
If it comes negative then we can think of other differential diagnosis for your complaints.
I hope I have answered your question well.
If you have any questions kindly ask me back.
Thank you
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What Causes Persistent Pain, Dry, Flaking And Extreme Redness On Cheeks?

Brief Answer: Kindly rule out SLE by consulting a doctor Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting in HCM. I read your query and saw the picture you uploaded. It looks like a malar rash and also you mentioned that you have joint pain too. These could be manifestations of a entity called as Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). I would advice you to consult a doctor, preferably rheumatologist and get few blood tests such as- ANA, anti-dsDNA and anti-sm antibodies. If any of these are positive then further workup and treatment will be required. If it comes negative then we can think of other differential diagnosis for your complaints. I hope I have answered your question well. If you have any questions kindly ask me back. Thank you