Lupus is an intricate autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple systems in the body, including the skin. One of the lesser-known but concerning skin manifestations of lupus is the emergence of purple spots.
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Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body, including the skin. Among the skin manifestations commonly associated with lupus is “mottled skin”. This is a condition where the skin appears patchy, discolored, and uneven. In …
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, causing sensitivity and increased vulnerability to irritants. For individuals with lupus, finding the right soap that cleanses without causing further skin problems is essential. In this article, we …
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that affects many people around the world. It is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in different parts of the body, including the skin. One of the symptoms of lupus is hives (also called urticaria). …
Updated JUN 2023
Itchy skin can occur with active lupus rashes (cutaneous lupus). However, other causes are much more common, especially dry skin and aquagenic pruritus due to hydroxychloroquine. It is important to know the cause of the itching to …
In this post we’ll cover subacute cutaneous lupus due to proton pump inhibitors (PPI-induced SCLE).
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Learn more about hair loss from Don Thomas MD and the Lupus Foundation of …
I am Dr. Donald Thomas, MD, a rheumatologist treating hundreds of lupus patients for over 30 years. Read my first blog post here to understand why I started this website and blog about “The Lupus Encyclopedia” and “The Lupus Secrets”.
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