Lupus can cause skin disorders like rashes and sores. Corticosteroids, antimalarial medicines, and tacrolimus are some of the treatments for lupus skin problems. To prevent skin rashes, protect your skin from the sun, don't smoke, and work with your doctor to keep lupus symptoms under good con...
Lupus can affect any part of the body, resulting in skin rashes and joint problems to an enlarged spleen or inflamed heart muscles. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system attacks healthy cells or tissues by mistake and causes inflammation throughout the body.12 Lupus...
Skin You may become sensitive to the ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight, which can cause many skin changes. A common skin problem you might develop is a butterfly-shapedrashon your nose and cheeks. Red, scaly bumps or patches can develop on your body. Coin-like patches called discoid lesio...
Anticoagulantsthin the blood to prevent clots, a life-threatening lupus symptom. Common side effects of anticoagulants include bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, and appetite loss. Rarely, there may be bruising, a skin rash, a sore throat, back pain, or jaundice. ...
In subject area: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) refers to characteristic skin lesions that can present as isolated skin disease or as a manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
About 30% have skin symptoms (e.g., red rashes); many patients have joint pain, particularly in the hands and wrist, muscle pain, and anemia. Finally, cardiac inflammation and atherosclerosis are common. Some of the symptoms such as weight gain and retinal damage a ......
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does anyone take muscle relaxers for the arthritis pain I've had lupus for 8 years and well lately the pain is too much kinda hard to mask it isa_vii2 replies1 Reactions Discoid Lupus New reply January 07, 2025 • 3:16 AM
Antimalarial medicineis used to relieve your joint and skin symptoms of lupus, such as rash and joint pain. Steroidsdecrease inflammation. Steroids may be given as a pill or ointment. NSAIDshelp decrease swelling and pain or fever. This medicine is available with or without a doctor's order....
Antimalarial medicineis used to relieve your joint and skin symptoms of lupus, such as rash and joint pain. Steroidsdecrease inflammation. Steroids may be given as a pill, IV, or ointment. NSAIDshelp decrease swelling and pain or fever. This medicine is available with or without a doctor's...