Lupus skin disease, called cutaneous lupus erythematosus, can occur in one of three forms:
- chronic cutaneous (discoid) lupus erythematosus
- subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and
- acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores (lesions), most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas, such as your face, ears, neck, arms, and legs.
Did you know that approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some type of skin disease?
Read more about how lupus can affect your skin.
- chronic cutaneous (discoid) lupus erythematosus
- subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and
- acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores (lesions), most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas, such as your face, ears, neck, arms, and legs.Did you know that approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some type of skin disease?
Read more about how lupus can affect your skin.