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Hello doctor! I went to the provincial hospital and it was found that I had dermatitis, I was prescribed oral and topical medicine. I have been taking it for a few months, but the results have not improved, but on the contrary, the rash is getting bigger and accompanied by itching, especially once it is watery. Recently, I often feel tired, shoulder pain and knee pain. So the doctor asked if I have lupus erythematosus and what are the signs of lupus erythematosus? Thanks for the advice doctor!
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Hello! With the question: "What are the signs to recognize lupus erythematosus? Your doctor will answer as follows: The case of erythema in the skin combined with joint pain can be seen in some diseases such as lupus erythematosus or psoriasis of the skin and joints... However, erythema in the disease lupus erythematosus is usually facial and does not itch (or rarely itch). Therefore, if you have been using the drug for a long time but it is not effective, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for a specialist dermatology examination. Here, doctors will examine and assign a number of necessary diagnostic tests to confirm the disease and have appropriate treatment.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
