As with other inflammatory skin conditions, Fiorentino says, lupus skin involvement can adversely affect social confidence, self-esteem, and interactions in the workplace. McLean recalls that the ...

The most common place to feel them is along your neck ... A red, butterfly-shaped rash over your nose and cheeks that is triggered by sunlight is one of the more unique symptoms of lupus, Dr ...

During this time, active lupus can cause damage to the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and/or brain which may be irreversible." Therefore, it's important to be able to recognise the potential red ...