What do lupus bumps look like?

Many people with lupus experience a red or purplish rash that extends from the bridge of the nose over to the cheeks in a shape that resembles that of a butterfly. The rash may be smooth, or it may have a scaly or bumpy texture. It can look like a sunburn. The medical term for this type of rash is a malar rash.

Is lupus rash raised?

1. The ‘classical’ skin problem in lupus is the butterfly rash (otherwise called a malar rash). This is a red rash, sometimes no more than a mild blush that occurs across the bridge of the nose and on the cheeks. It can appear as a blotchy pattern or completely red over the affected area, and can be flat or raised.

Can lupus cause bumps under the skin?

People with lupus can have other skin-related problems, like: Hair loss. Calcinosis (hard, white lumps under the skin caused by a calcium buildup)

What is lupus dermatitis?

Sometimes lupus can cause disease of the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, joints, and/or nervous system. When only the skin is involved by rash, the condition is called lupus dermatitis or cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Does lupus cause weight gain?

Weight changes — Lupus can sometimes cause weight loss or weight gain. Weight loss may be unintentional and due to decreased appetite or problems with the digestive system (see ‘Digestive system’ below). It can also be a side effect of some medications used to treat lupus.

What does lupus rash look like on the neck?

Ring-shaped rash In people with subacute cutaneous lupus (SCLE), the rash looks like scaly red patches or ring shapes. This rash usually appears on parts of the body that are exposed to sun, such as the arms, shoulders, neck, chest, and trunk.

Does lupus cause sores on your body?

In cutaneous lupus, the immune system targets skin cells, causing inflammation that leads to red, thick, and often scaly rashes and sores that may burn or itch. Symptoms may flare up and disappear in unpredictable patterns. Without treatment, flares may persist for months or longer.

Does lupus make you look old?

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) can influence your normal aging process, and your normal aging process likewise can have an effect on your lupus symptoms and your quality of life.

How do I know if my lupus is active?

Common symptoms that indicate a flare are:

1. Ongoing fever not due to an infection.
2. Painful, swollen joints.
3. An increase in fatigue.
4. Rashes.
5. Sores or ulcers in the mouth or nose.
6. General swelling in the legs.