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Suggest Remedy For Lupus Erythematosus

I am concerned I have Lupus.I am 25, female. My Mother has Lupus Erythamatosus which affects her kidneys as well as her joints. I recently lost all body hair. I have a few very short, very fine white hairs under my arms, and on top of my head, but other then that I am entirely hairless. I also have very dry skin, my nails have odd ridges and pits, and Ive noticed dark spots appearing on my face and shoulders. I tend to get hives if I spend too much time in the sun, and I require ALOT of sleep. I also have weird energy crashes the same time every day. I tend to get really bad swelling all the way up my legs, and in my hands. Ive done tests and they did not find any ANA or protein in my urine.
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history of lupus, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30.
2. Apply a mild topical steroid cream like Mometasone cream on the lesions.
3. Take a vitamin C supplement.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, Hydroxychloroquine and Azathioprine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Remedy For Lupus Erythematosus

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of lupus, my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30. 2. Apply a mild topical steroid cream like Mometasone cream on the lesions. 3. Take a vitamin C supplement. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, Hydroxychloroquine and Azathioprine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.