DLE is not usually painful or itchy, but it is disfiguring due to scarring. About 5-10% of people with DLE will later develop systemic lupus.
: It is highly photosensitive, often appearing or worsening after brief sun exposure. pictures of skin lupus
UV light, but lesions can persist for years. DLE is not usually painful or itchy, but
| | Key difference | | :--- | :--- | | Rosacea | Rosacea has pustules, flushing, and broken blood vessels; butterfly rash of lupus is usually smooth, spares nasal folds, and doesn't cause pustules. | | Psoriasis | SCLE can look like psoriasis, but psoriatic plaques are thicker, silver-scaled, and favor elbows/knees. | | Ringworm (Tinea) | Annular SCLE has no active border scaling or central clearing typical of fungus; a KOH test is negative. | | Sunburn | Sunburn fades; lupus rashes persist for weeks or months and recur with minimal UV exposure. | UV light, but lesions can persist for years
The symptoms of skin lupus can vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. Common symptoms include:
Treatment for skin lupus typically involves:
Skin lupus, also known as cutaneous lupus, is a type of lupus that primarily affects the skin. It can manifest in different forms, ranging from mild to severe. The most common symptoms of skin lupus include: