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Skin and scalp problems and loss of hair

Women's Health | Last Active: Mar 27, 2023 | Replies (29)
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Hi, @pollyanne - thanks for the update. When will you see the rheumatologist? I'm assuming from what you said that they will make the final determination whether you have discoid lupus, or is this already determined and you will be getting further testing and treatment from the rheumatologist?

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pollyanne | @pollyanne | Sep 16, 2019

I am seeing him/her on October 16. I am hoping I will have some new blood tests. When I had the testing before I was a bit of a mystery because I had one of the factors in my blood but normally a person has 2 with discoid lupus. They went with discoid lupus because they didn't really know what else my symptoms could be. I am hoping I can at least have a definite diagnosis. I have made a note of a test that another contributor on this site had when she had the same dilemma. If I can eliminate the lupus then I will be one step further towards finding the right diagnose. I have a lot of suggestions from other members on this site and I will work through them all. I see the GP this afternoon and will also ask for a thyroid test. I am trying! Thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions.

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