Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), or chronic cutaneous lupus, is the most common form of cutaneous lupus. A discoid lupus rash typically appears on your face and scalp, but it can also affect any part of …

May 24, 2024 · A skin rash may be the first sign of lupus, and it usually develops on the face, arms, or chest. The lupus rash can be triggered by sun exposure, so it’s important to use sunscreen every …

Sep 28, 2023 · Early indicators of lupus can include unexplained fever, hair loss, skin rashes (particularly a butterfly-shaped rash on the face), kidney inflammation, and fatigue. If you experience...

Jan 27, 2026 · Butterfly or malar rash is a kind of acute cutaneous lupus, according to Stojan. Acute cutaneous lupus lesions or rashes happen when systemic lupus is active. It appears by the malar …

Dec 12, 2025 · Lupus can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms often are like those of other illnesses. A common sign of lupus is a facial rash that looks like butterfly wings across both cheeks.

Oct 23, 2025 · About 80% of people with lupus have skin-related symptoms like rashes or lesions. A butterfly rash on the face is a telltale sign of lupus, often seen in about 50% of people with the …

Feb 8, 2024 · Discoid lupus is so-named since the rash is often disc-shaped. The rash usually appears on the scalp and face, but sometimes it also appears on other body parts. Only around 20% of …

Sep 1, 2025 · Thick, scaly, coin-shaped patches that appear on the face, scalp, or ears. These lesions can scar and cause permanent hair loss if not treated early. Many people with lupus develop rashes …

Oct 29, 2024 · It's possible to have lupus skin rashes all over your body. Or you may get red, scaly patches or a red, ring-shaped rash, especially where your skin gets sun or other UV light. Lupus...

Cutaneous lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes skin rashes when your immune system mistakenly attacks your skin cells. Sometimes cutaneous lupus is a sign of systemic lupus …