Tag: sun
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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…
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How Do You Enjoy the Beach with Lupus?
We are going to the beach for a few days and I am worried about the sun giving me problems. I haven’t been to the beach or outside much since I was diagnosed with lupus. I want to have a good time but I don’t want to have a lupus flare. What can I do?…
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Lupus and Skin Care: Sun Protection, Beauty Treatments, Rash Treatments, and Makeup
WebMD discusses how to care for your skin and beauty with lupus.
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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…