| I.teach.K@gmail.com 2006-06-04, 9:30 am |
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Beverley wrote:
> Lupus is hardly ever seen in small children. And discoid lupus is easily
> diagnosed with a biopsy. I don't think they take much for the biopsy just a
> little scrape across the lesion - nothing that should leave scaring.
>
> I'd try to get the child to a children's hospital and find a pediatrician
> connected to that hospital who specializes in autoimmune diseases!!!!!
>
> At this point I'd put my bet on allergies or even psoriasis/eczema. I'm not
> a doctor, just a mom and a grandmom. But I can't imagine a doctor saying
> discoid lupus is no big deal in children.
> Bev
Mom and grandmom's opinions rank high on my list. They have valuable
experiences on their side. I always go to my mom first for advice.
Although, I don't always take it =)
To clarify: The doctor didn't actually "say" it was no big deal, but
minimized it greatly. It wasn't until she went home and researched it
that my friend realized how serious it could be. Maybe the doctor
didn't want to freak her out, but that's what ended up happening
anyway.
She's still hoping its just an allergy at this point. A chemical
allergy test is scheduled for next week.
Anyway, thank you all for your help. I will pass on your suggestions.
Tia
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