Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

The sun's UV rays can make a butterfly rash on your face worse, so always wear sunscreen. (Photo Credit: Dr P. Marazzi/Science Source) It's possible to have lupus skin rashes all over your body.

From subtle rashes to sun-safety strategies, Drs Maureen McMahon and John Edminister discuss how to recognize cutaneous lupus and protect patients from UV-triggered flares.

Circular rashes may be puzzling—and alarming. The instant most individuals catch sight of a circle or ring-shaped area on the ...

Plus, there is no test that can diagnose lupus. For skin lupus, we often remove a small piece (biopsy) of the rash or lesion and inspect it under a microscope to see if it has any features of ...

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause a rash that can affect most of the skin, including the legs. Doctors may recommend medication to treat a lupus rash. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune ...

The rash worsened every time she went outside ... or tacrolimus ointment. Unfortunately, skin lupus isn’t easy to treat. Sometimes, it can take months to find the right treatment.

Lupus creates several distinctive skin manifestations that often provide the first detectable signs of this serious autoimmune condition. The classic butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose ...

Lupus can be debilitating and sometimes deadly for the 3 million people who have it. A treatment called CAR T appears to stop ...

Lucille, a 57 years old high school physical education coach, started experiencing a rash on her cheeks and nose. The rash worsened every time she went outside. She had been suffering from joint ...