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.
Treatments
Treatment of lupus depends on your signs & symptoms. Medications include:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Antimalarial drugs
- Corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressants
- Biologics
Meet our Medical Providers
- Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
- Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
- Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
- John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
- Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
- Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
- Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
- Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
- Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
- Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
- Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon