Dermatomyositis and lupus may share symptoms in some cases. Here's what you need to know about these autoimmune conditions.

discoid lupus, and the photosensitive nature of the malar or butterfly rash. The word ‘lupus’ (Latin for ‘wolf’) is attributed to the thirteenth century physician Rogerius who used it to describe ...

A common skin manifestation of lupus is a characteristic butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose. This rash, known ...

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 ...

Start by learning as much as you can about lupus. Lupus can cause a lot of different symptoms that come and go over time. Common symptoms include a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose, pain ...

The event raised awareness for those with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that leads the body’s immune system to attack ...

Spider mites appear as rashes caused by issues with the skin’s arterioles. These are small arteries that supply blood and ...

Only your doctor can tell you if you have lupus, but about a third of people with it get a butterfly-shaped rash on their face. Other common symptoms are stiff, painful joints, achy or weak ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ... in ulcers and rashes on sun-exposed skin. These rashes, typically affecting the face, often take on a butterfly-like shape as they cover the cheeks and ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus commonly presents as a rash. The rashes are caused by inflammation from the immune system fighting the body. Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus ...