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Am Lupus Patient, But Under Control. Have De-pigmentation Of Skull. Recovering. Now My Lips Is Dry & Pink. Vitilio?
I am a lupus [patient and currently my lupus is under control with very small dosage of Prednisone ( 1 mg.). I am also affected with de-pigmentation of skull and few spots on hands and neck. I am applying strong cortico-steriod cream for last six months and also Tacrilimus . The progress on hand is very encouraging. The spots are faded and toning with natural skin nearly 50% . However, I suddenly realized my lips from inside looking more pinkish than normal and feeling very dry all the time. Is this vitilio?
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Thank you for your query.
Dear sir,
Both SLE and vitiligo are autoimmune diseases and it is very common to find them in conjunction in same patient. What you describe as pinkishness of lips can very well be due to vitiligo .
Well i advise to consult a dermatologist for that because without seeing the spots it is very difficult to comment . Plus i advise you get your thyroid functions tested also because many times thyroid dysfunction is also related to these problems to rule out any existingthyroid dysfunction also . Rest you continue with your prescribed treatment.
Thank you .
Take care.
Wish yougood health.
Dr shruti
Thank you for your query.
Dear sir,
Both SLE and vitiligo are autoimmune diseases and it is very common to find them in conjunction in same patient. What you describe as pinkishness of lips can very well be due to vitiligo .
Well i advise to consult a dermatologist for that because without seeing the spots it is very difficult to comment . Plus i advise you get your thyroid functions tested also because many times thyroid dysfunction is also related to these problems to rule out any existingthyroid dysfunction also . Rest you continue with your prescribed treatment.
Thank you .
Take care.
Wish yougood health.
Dr shruti
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