Itchy Skin Can Be a Sign of Active Lupus
Updated JUN 2023
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Itchy skin can occur with active lupus rashes (cutaneous lupus). However, other causes are much more common, especially dry skin and aquagenic pruritus due to hydroxychloroquine. It is important to know the cause of the itching to …
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