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On this particular night, I experienced severe chest pain and other symptoms that frightened me enough to drive myself to the ER. I noticed a mark on my thumb a few hours prior to the chest pain. Of course I thought it was makeup but I tried to wash it off and it didn't come off. I even tried removing it with acetone thinking maybe I used marker or lip stain (and didn't remember doing so) and it still remained. 24-hrs later it was gone. There was no change in texture nor pain/burning/itchiness… read more
What a frightening experience — and good on you for trusting your instincts and going to the ER. That kind of bruise-like mark that resists even acetone and then vanishes within 24 hours is definitely unusual and worth taking seriously.
While bruising isn't considered a typical lupus skin symptom, many MyLupusTeam members do Show Full Answer
I get bruises that are sooo painful! They show up usually around my wrist… and they’ll get worse quick but they’ll go away in 2-3 days. It’s awful! I’m glad yours doesn’t cause you pain!!
I have red blotches that may show up on may thighs, or shins. They are inconsistent as to when they may show up and may be months in-berween them. They show up when I get up, they are hot to the touch, itch like crazy, painful, and look like a regular rash. I use itch medication to help with the itchiness. The next morning they are gone.
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