Lupus and the skin
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What are the symptoms of cutaneous lupus? +
The symptoms of cutaneous lupus may include a variety of different looking skin rashes, photosensitivity (where exposure to ultra-violet light… Read More -
What do the rashes look like? +
There are a variety of ways that cutaneous lupus rashes can appear. The distinctive rash is called the "butterfly rash,"… Read More -
How is cutaneous lupus diagnosed? +
Cutaneous lupus, because of the great deal of variability in the way that the skin rashes may appear, can be… Read More -
How is cutaneous lupus treated? +
Treatment of cutaneous lupus may include corticosteroid creams or ointments applied to the rash or lesions. If the lesion does… Read More -
How is cutaneous lupus different from systemic lupus? +
Cutaneous lupus is confined to the skin, whereas systemic lupus may involve not only the skin but any of the… Read More -
Can cutaneous lupus turn into systemic lupus? +
In approximately 10% of the cases of cutaneous lupus, it evolves and develops into systemic lupus. However, this can't be… Read More -
I have hair loss due to several scars on my scalp. All are about the size of silver dollars. Is there anything to help this kind of hair loss? +
If biopsy results indicate advanced scarring on the scalp, then there is little chance of bringing back significant amounts of… Read More -
Will the drugs used to treat baldness help the hair loss due to lupus? +
Suppressing the disease with medication helps hair to re-grow. Read More -
Is there anything that can be done to cover the lesions (sores) that show-up on my face? +
Yes. There are make-up products available commercially which may be helpful in this situation. Fallene's Total Block® SPF 60 Foundation… Read More -
Can lupus cause either hives or a sensation of burning in the skin? +
Lupus may cause hives. Itching can also occur but this is not a common finding. The sensation of itching is… Read More -
What is photosensitivity and what are photosensitivity reactions? +
Photosensitivity is sensitivity to the UV (ultra-violet) rays from the sunlight and other UV light sources. Photosensitivity reactions typically include… Read More
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