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Rash On Inner Thigh, Near Belly Button To Vagina. Histroy Of Discoid Lupus. No Relief With Fungal Cream. Help

I have to discoid lupus which has been in remission but in the last week I have developed a raised rash on my inner thighs uo to belly button and into font of vagina.

My doctor gave me fungle cream and have used it for a week but it is not getting any better. Is there a chance ghis could be a lupus flair. I also have spits on both fore arm in tje same place on each arm
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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it is a possibility that it may be due to lupus however it is an unusual site for the rash to occur.

it is more likely to be due to infection.
lupus rash is generally present on the sun exposed areas on the face, arms forehead etc.
lupus rash is generally raised, erythematous.
you may need to get a blood work up for the same.
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Rash On Inner Thigh, Near Belly Button To Vagina. Histroy Of Discoid Lupus. No Relief With Fungal Cream. Help

it is a possibility that it may be due to lupus however it is an unusual site for the rash to occur. it is more likely to be due to infection. lupus rash is generally present on the sun exposed areas on the face, arms forehead etc. lupus rash is generally raised, erythematous. you may need to get a blood work up for the same.