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.