Beyond skin rashes that can develop, exposure to the sun can cause those living with lupus to experience increased disease activity with symptoms such as joint pains, weakness, fatigue and fever.

Sunlight can worsen rashes and even trigger a flare-up of the disease in some people with lupus. It is well known that sun-sensitive lupus patients carry certain variants of the HLA genes, but those ...

Lupus patients often show heightened sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. This sensitivity can result in ulcers and rashes on sun-exposed skin. These rashes, typically affecting the face ...

The only change she mentioned was, because it was frigid outside, she and her friends were going to the mall a lot where they tried on trendy clothes including chunky sweaters, distressed jeans, and ...

The main symptoms of lupus include joint pain, rashes, and tiredness. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, more than 1.5 million people in the United States have lupus. Most people with ...

My symptoms started after getting my wisdom teeth removed and included fevers, rashes, severe fatigue ... stiff joints, raynauds, and sun sensitivity. Lupus is tough and affects you daily. It becomes ...