Lupus Rash: Types, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBLupus skin rashes are a common disease symptom of cutaneous lupus. A butterfly rash (malar rash) on the face affects many people with lupus, but lupus rashes can appear anywhere on your body. Avoiding UV light exposure can lessen your chances of developing a lupus skin rash.
How to Identify Rashes and Other Lupus Skin Symptoms
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Skin conditions, including the butterfly rash and other types of lupus rashes, are common and can signal disease activity.
Lupus and Skin Rashes - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous lupus erythematosus. When lupus causes rashes that can also be seen in other conditions, they are grouped under non-specific rashes seen in lupus. Learn how to recognize these conditions and keep your skin healthy.
Cutaneous Lupus (Skin Lupus) - Cleveland Clinic
WEBJun 7, 2021 · Cutaneous lupus (skin lupus) can cause irritating and unsightly rashes. Untreated, these rashes can cause long-term damage, such as permanent hair loss, scarring and skin discoloration. Some types of cutaneous lupus …
Lupus Rashes (With Pictures): What It Is and How to Treat It - GoodRx
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, and internal organs. A skin rash may be the first sign of lupus, and it usually develops on the face, arms, or chest. The lupus rash can be triggered by sun exposure, so it’s important to use sunscreen every day if you have lupus.
Lupus - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBOct 21, 2022 · The signs and symptoms of lupus that you experience will depend on which body systems are affected by the disease. The most common signs and symptoms include: Fatigue; Fever; Joint pain, stiffness and swelling; Butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers the cheeks and bridge of the nose or rashes elsewhere on the body
Lupus in Explained in Pictures: Rashes, Location, Pain, Nail ... - WebMD
WEBMar 22, 2024 · A tell-tale sign of lupus is a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Other common skin problems include sensitivity to the sun with flaky, red spots or a scaly,...
Lupus-Specific Skin Disease and Skin Problems - Johns Hopkins Lupus …
WEBSome people with lupus may develop a condition known as cutaneous vasculitis, in which the blood vessels near the skin experience inflammation that ultimately restricts blood flow. This condition can cause hive-like lesions on the skin that may itch and do not turn white when depressed.
How Lupus Affects The Skin - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBAug 26, 2021 · It usually happens on skin that gets sunlight, like the neck and arms. Acute cutaneous lupus causes a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose that looks like a sunburn (called malar rash). Sometimes it affects other body parts, like the arms and legs.
Lupus Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBMar 29, 2022 · Lupus signs and symptoms include extreme fatigue, pain or swelling in the joints, swelling in the hands and feet, hair loss, sores in the mouth, a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose, headaches, and low fevers. Some of these symptoms are shared with other diseases so experiencing these symptoms …