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Is Plaquenil Appropriate For The Treatment Of Rashes On Elbow Diagnosed As Cutaneous Lupus?
I have been diagnosed with cutaneous lupus and i dont suffer any symptoms, but I do have a rash on my elbows that come and go. It's not too painful, but looks a little scary. Do you think this is a symptom of the lupus or something else? I was on plaquinil for the lupus, but stopped taking it over a year ago. Im not really sure when the elbow thing started
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hello there!
Lupus has its dermatologic manifestation as you mentioned, so yes plaquenil is a to be continued drug for lupus and conditions like these need a constnt touch by a rheumatologist for better management
S Khan
Lupus has its dermatologic manifestation as you mentioned, so yes plaquenil is a to be continued drug for lupus and conditions like these need a constnt touch by a rheumatologist for better management
S Khan
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