Rash

[Ianflashdavies]

Hi all.

I have just come up with this rash, I’m taking pred and hydroxychloroquine. Sorry for the pics, but they show the rash. Unfortunately they do not show a chippendale physique.

Any ideas please

[Spanielmadlady]

Have you been out in the sun without covering up and slapping factor 50 all over ? Both lupus and hydroxchloroquine can cause sun sensitivity 🤔 x

[Ianflashdavies in reply to Spanielmadlady]

No, I haven’t been in sun, apart from nipping to shop, but was fully covered. This just appeared this morning.

[Tiggywoos]

Thanks for making me smile about the chippendale comment 🤭 Rash nothing to giggle about though . Rashes are a nightmare could be one in a million bloomin things 😳. Keep the picture and take another one . Worth taking a Benadryl if you’re allowed see if it goes down ... take care

[Ianflashdavies in reply to Tiggywoos]

Thank you.

[Paprika60]

Could it be shingles? Itchy at all? Please make sure it isn't. The nerve damage takes years to recover.

[Nat1969]

Do you think it might just be the heat/warmer weather? I take pred and hydroxy, amongst others, but they don't give me a rash. I do get a little red under my bra in warm weather though. I haven't got the chippendale physique either, or rather whatever the female version might be. Damn!! 🙄😏

[Pandababy]

Is this only in the area seen, predominantly below chest ?Tbh looks more like a hives type due to heat/ sweat and given current temperature might not be helping .

If you sweat more pure spoken so any irritant from fabric softeners of washing powder can trigger urticaria .

If it’s itchy and all over that’s more urticaria type allergic reaction but

If you on steroids itching shouldn’t be a problem .

As with all things lupus ( my skin breaks out if I so much as sneeze half the time !)if it persists speak to Doctor or nurse specialist for advice.

[chrisj]

I had no problems with hydroxy, no rash from taking them. Might be worth checking it out with your gp if it doesnt clear up.