This autoimmune disease is tricky to diagnose because it mimics so many other illnesses. If you have more than four of any of ...

In people with subacute cutaneous lupus (SCLE), the rash can look like scaly red patches ... such as the arms, shoulders, neck, chest, and trunk. Having SCLE can make you more sensitive to the ...

A malar rash, or butterfly rash, typically appears across the cheeks and bridge of the nose in a butterfly shape. Lupus and rosacea are two conditions that can cause a malar rash. A malar rash can ...

The patient is a 45-year-old Caucasian male with a 5-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He has flat erythema that is more prominent on the upper chest, neck, and head. The rash ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), otherwise known as lupus. can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can follow tricky patterns, be mild or severe, or overlap with symptoms of other diseases. A ...

A neck rash, or dermatitis, is skin inflammation and irritation that causes a change in appearance and texture on the front, sides, or back of the neck. The appearance of a neck rash depends on ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MDMedically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD A neck rash, or dermatitis, is skin inflammation and irritation that causes a change in appearance and texture on the ...

Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a cutaneous condition characterized by a bilateral malar rash (also known as a "butterfly rash") and lesions that tend to be transient, and that follow sun ...

People who are in the early stages of lupus may experience vague symptoms, such as fatigue and joint pain, while those in a flare can experience these symptoms, plus more like skin rashes or organ ...