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.

Lupus can also affect the skin and cause a rash or other kinds of skin changes. Most people with lupus will develop some type of skin disease, known as cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to ...

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

A rash on your face that looks like a butterfly’s wings is often considered the most telltale sign of lupus. The rash often will appear or worsen after you’ve been in the sun. Even exposure to ...

a skin condition that causes facial redness. One of the main differences between a butterfly rash with lupus and rosacea is the characteristics. For example, lupus usually causes flat, red rashes ...

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 ...

3. Rashes or sores appear on your skin after going outside. Very often, people with lupus are photosensitive, meaning their skin is very sensitive to ultraviolet light. Breakouts typically occur ...

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 ...

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.