There are several types of lupus and all cause skincare complications for sufferers. If you have systemic lupus, discoid lupus or subacute cutaneous lupus, traditional efforts to find relief from skin problems may prove ineffective. Your rheumatologist can address the other complications that arise from the condition, but only a specialist dermatologist can offer solutions… Continue reading about Skincare Complications for Lupus Sufferers
Lupus was a frequent topic of conversation when there were concerns about the availability of certain medications during the beginning of the pandemic. However, not much more was ever said, and it’s a condition everyone should know a bit about. What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disorder, which causes a person’s immune system to… Continue reading about Lupus – Is This a Condition You Could Get?
Any time an abnormal spot occurs on the skin, it can be troublesome. Many times, red patches occur that are more bothersome than worrisome, but it is always reassuring to know just what those red patches are on your skin. Below are the most common types of rashes, spots, or patches on the skin: Rosacea: this… Continue reading about What Are Those Red Patches on Your Skin?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack healthy cells and tissue within your body. Your symptoms of lupus can be overwhelming and dramatically affect your quality of life. Cold weather is one thing that can trigger and worsen your symptoms of lupus. Cooler temperatures can take a toll on most… Continue reading about Managing Your Lupus In Cold Weather
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. If you have Lupus, you most likely will be experiencing it a variety of different ways and severities. It affects people very differently. During the winter months you may experience more joint pain, your rash may flare up or a variety of other symptoms. The cold weather may feel like… Continue reading about Lupus And Cooler Weather
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues within your body. Lupus causes inflammation that may affect some of your body systems such as your joints, kidneys, skin, blood cells, brain, lungs and heart. According to the Mayo Clinic, the commons signs and symptoms of lupus will… Continue reading about Reducing Your Lupus Symptoms
Lupus is a permanent autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack a person’s own organs, joints, and tissue. The majority of people living with lupus will also experience issues with their skin. Skin disease affiliated with lupus is called cutaneous lupus erythematosus. There are three types of cutaneous lupus erythematosus: chronic cutaneous lupus… Continue reading about Discoid Lupus
Approximately two-thirds of people who suffer from lupus will develop a type of skin disease called cutaneous lupus erythematosus. This skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores, most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas of the body such as the face, arms, legs, and neck. It is said that 40-70% of people… Continue reading about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus is a lifelong disorder in which the immune cells attack the body’s own healthy tissues. This attack on healthy tissues leads to inflammation and tissue damage that can cause a skin disorder known as “lupus rash” as well as other internal problems to the joints and vital organs. There is no current cure for… Continue reading about Lupus Rash
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