Discoid lupus is a type of chronic cutaneous lupus and is the most common. Its rash looks like a disc and most often appears on your scalp or face. Sores from the rash are often red and scaly and can lead to scarring, discoloration of your skin, or hair loss. If you have these sym...
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...
A butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose Hair loss Sores in the mouth or nose Fingers and toes turning white or blue and feeling numb when a person is cold or stressed (Raynaud’s Disease) What causes lupus? There is currently no known underlying cause of lupus, but it is believe...
The sores caused by inflammation in my scalp has caused me to have a bald spot that covers 1/3 of my head. I have to wear wigs bc the discoloration 8n pigment ... Show more Joytobe4 replies0 Reactions PLEASE ANYTHING TO HELP New reply January 04, 2025 • 12:46 PM Hey ...
Mouth or nose sores Painful joints Chest pain or cough when you take a deep breath Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting How is lupus diagnosed? Blood testsare used to check for signs of infection, inflammation, or anemia (low red blood cells). ...
Rashes – A butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers the cheeks and bridge of the nose, also known as a malar rash. Discoid rashes with raised, round or oval patches and rash on sun-exposed skin are also signs. Mouth sores –Sores on the mouth or nose that last more than a fe...
Malar rash (over the cheeks of the face) Discoid skin rash (patchy redness with hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation that can cause scarring) Photosensitivity (skin rash in reaction to sunlight [ultraviolet light] exposure) Mucous membrane ulcers (spontaneous sores or ulcers of the lining of the...
Chronic cutaneous lupus or discoid lupus is characterized by round sores that mainly affect the face and scalp. Subacute cutaneous lupus is marked by the presence of a red scaly rash or red ring-shaped sores that commonly are found along the neck and arms. Acute cutaneous lupus causes a chara...
In 1955, the FDA approved the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine for lupus treatment. Hydroxychloroquine helps to relieve some symptoms such as fatigue, rashes, joint pain, or mouth sores. Antimalarial drugs may also lower the chance ofblood clots, which is a concern in some people with lupus....
Lupus erythematosus is a systemic condition (SLE) which is characterized byjoint pain, fatigue and skin rashes, among a host of other signs and symptoms. Discoid lupus is the most common form of cutaneous lupus with scaly plaques on the face andscalpwhich can become scarred and hyper- or hyp...