Tag: exposure

  • Lupus Symptoms from Sunlight

    Lupus Symptoms from Sunlight

    Protecting yourself from the harmful rays of sunlight is always important, but especially so for those with lupus symptoms. Find out how exposure to the sun can trigger lupus symptoms and get tips on protecting your sensitive skin. Many lupus patients are photosensitive or have extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunlight is the main…

  • Lupus Flares

    A lupus flare is a time when your lupus symptoms worsen from the lupus disease becoming more active. These flares will come and go. Lupus flares can cause different symptoms. You may experience rashes and swelling one week and no symptoms of lupus the next. Flares can occur without you even knowing it. The lupus…