Lupus

Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores, most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, ears, neck, arms, and legs. Our dermatology specialists are skilled at tailoring medication options to treat each patient’s specific symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms of lupus include:

  • Skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun expose
  • Butterfly shaped rash that covers the cheeks and bridge of nose.
  • Joint pain, stiffness, swelling
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Hair loss
  • Mouth sores

Patients with Discoid Lupus could have scaliness and large red, circular rashes which sometimes scar. A “bullous” lupus rash which is the development of large blisters, is uncommon yet serious.

 

 

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Treatments

Treatment of lupus depends on your signs & symptoms.  Medications include:

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Antimalarial drugs
  • Corticosteroids
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Biologics

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