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Photosensitive rash and multi-system flares
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-27. It presents "Photosensitive rash and multi-system flares" as a Hard Rheumatology puzzle. The final answer is Lupus.
Answer
Lupus
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 31-year-old has fatigue, joint pain, and rashes after sun exposure.
Clue 2
A butterfly-shaped facial rash is described during one flare.
Clue 3
Mouth sores and low blood counts appear in the workup.
Clue 4
Symptoms involve multiple organ systems rather than one injured joint.
Clue 5
The condition is an autoimmune disease with flares and remissions.
Clue 6
The answer is often abbreviated SLE when systemic.
Plain-language explanation
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect skin, joints, blood, kidneys, and other organs. Teaching clues include photosensitive rash, joint pain, fatigue, and multi-system flares.
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