A dermatologist diagnosed Denan Lance with discoid lupus in 2008. Lance, 38, an account executive with Clear Channel Media + Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia, had heard of lupus, but she didn’t ...

If you experience severe symptoms, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing or unusual swelling, seek medical attention promptly (call 999), as these could indicate serious organ involvement.” ...

It could be mistaken for another type of rash and attributed maybe to an allergy, rosacea, or some other condition. The third common example would be chest pain, cough, [and] difficulty breathing.

Other itchy, burning rashes can also occur on the chest and back — areas that may be exposed to the sun — and are often accompanied by whole-body joint pain and fatigue, she adds.

Small, yellowish growths or patches on the skin, especially around the eyes, elbows, or joints, could indicate high levels of ...

7 People on What It’s Really Like to Have Lupus What you should know about Lupus By ABC News October 18, 2015, 3:25 AM 1:44 ...

Images show a dramatic reduction in her facial rash—a common Lupus symptom—just one week after the therapy. Several months later, Caleya remains symptom-free without medication.

What started as a rash on Lance’s back and shoulder began to spread across her chest, stomach, and legs, until two-thirds of her body was covered. “I looked like a burn victim,” Lance says. Quenaria ...