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Suggest Treatment For Rash On The Thigh When Diagnosed With Lupus
Question: I have Lupus and for the third summer in a row I have a rash on my shins to my mid thigh. I keep for getting what they call it , facetious, or cellulitious or something to that tune . I usually get treated with a 10 day burst pack of prednisone. Can you tell me what I'm talking about? I now have it again. Betty
Brief Answer:
It should be panniculitis .
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that , if you are suffering from lupus most common condition would be lupus panniculitis . cellulitis and fascitis are infective conditions , although they may also occur but the they would require antibiotics to settle down . Any other query , please ask .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
It should be panniculitis .
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that , if you are suffering from lupus most common condition would be lupus panniculitis . cellulitis and fascitis are infective conditions , although they may also occur but the they would require antibiotics to settle down . Any other query , please ask .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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