Rash

This itchy red rash appeared after just half hour in sun watching my sons cricket match . I took photo to show rheumatologist, if I ever get referred, still battling for that to happen

[jerseyrose]

Do'se yours just affect your lower arms when it happens. For me it affects my face and neck and my lower arms never been a problem any where else I now have prescription suncream to use have to wear sun hat and if wearing a tshirt a shirt over the Top so my arms are covered. have you seen you gp about it

[Hidden in reply to jerseyrose]

This is first time had this type of rash. My first one was raised red patches that lasted a month, on chest and shoulder, then went on to have them all over chest, torso, arms and legs for a week or so after that.

This rash in pic came yesterday and is nearly gone now, just faint little lumps now.

[DizzyDawn]

My mom gets something like this on her cheeks when she is having a lupus flare

Another idea is that one of your medications has a reaction to sunlight. Weird I know, but I took one like it before.

[Tiras]

I get the circle rashes from my neck down only. I get the blisters from my waist down only. Now I can have a rash on my legs and a blister. I have some photos on my home page if these.

I have a rash that pretty much stays on my right all the time. Due to the rash on my right foot I have had to be barefoot for 2 years. I have found that Lupus effects most all of us differently.

I have 2 prescription medications from my dermatologist . 1 is a cream and 1 is an ointment for the Lupus rashes and blisters.

I live in the southeastern U.S. In the state of Alabama, when I am out in the sun ( and that is quite often for where I live), I use a baby sun screen of 70+ SPF.

I wish you the best!

Tiras

"The Barefoot Gardener"

[homemaker]

I get that too... I have Lupus & they say photosensitivity is the main symptom. Hope you find your answer. Good Luck!

[doeen]

Rashes of different sorts are typical w/ lupus. They happen frequently. Sun can be the culprit. I live in the Southeast, land of sun. I wear large brim hats and sunscreen--at least a 50--or a 70. I found zinc based sunscreens--less chemicals and also good for skin. Walgreen--or similar store in your area--carries zinc-based sunscreens at reasonable prices. Also, you can find clothing w/ built-in sunscreen or you can add Ritz sunscreen to your wash. There are also detergents w sunscreen. I dress in cotton sleeveless tops and put on a sunscreen shirt over them when i am outside--usually a shirt sold at a nautical store. I keep chair umbrellas in my car to use when I am outside, like on the field watching my kid play soccer. Meanwhile, aloe lotions will soothe and help.

[carollesley]

i have that all over my body my hands have swollen and are peeling my skin is really itchy ... on my doctors advice i have stopped taking my hydroxychloroquine it means i will suffer more with my health but hoping the rash is going to go

i hoping to go abroud in few weeks so hope my rash cleared up somewhat

hope u find some answers from your rh....

[jerseyrose]

Normally yes but this time it is just my neck and chest where I have been putting on the prescribe sun block and wearing buttoned up polo shirts