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Skin sensitivity

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Spotsylvania, VA

Does anyone have a problem with scalp sensitivity? There are times it just feels like my hair hurts.

February 4, 2021
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A MyLupusTeam Member

yes, actually lost most of my hair 7 years ago. My daughter got me coconut oil to massage my scalp and it really helps. It cuts the follicle inflammation

February 9, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

i have problems with my scalp to where my hair hurts when washing it i lose a lot of hair so my rumy has me washing once a wk and it has seemed to help i hope this gets better for u HUGS

February 15, 2021
MyLupusTeam

Skin sensitivity is a common symptom among people with lupus. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Photosensitivity: About half of people with lupus are sensitive to light, including both sunlight and artificial UV light. This can cause rashes, flushing, or sunburn-like reactions
- Types of Cutaneous Lupus: Show Full Answer

Skin sensitivity is a common symptom among people with lupus. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Photosensitivity: About half of people with lupus are sensitive to light, including both sunlight and artificial UV light. This can cause rashes, flushing, or sunburn-like reactions.
- Types of Cutaneous Lupus: Several forms, such as subacute CLE, discoid lupus, and lupus erythematosus tumidus, can cause photosensitivity.
- Symptoms: These may include rashes, ulcers around the nose or mouth, itching, burning, and a bruised feeling.
- Management Tips:
- Wear wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants made with sun-protectant fabrics.
- Use sun-blocking shades or drapes indoors.
- Cover fluorescent light bulbs with light shields or use low-UV lights like LEDs.
- For mouth ulcers, doctors may prescribe special mouthwash or toothpaste, and for nose ulcers, steroid nasal sprays.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Skin Sensitivity and Lupus: How To Manage Feeling Bruised, Flushed, and More" on MyLupusTeam.

July 18, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

I do to where I can not even touch my head. It's crazy I just run around with messy hair

February 12, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes - I just started getting patches about 6 months ago. I think they're psoriasis, although my derm checked them awhile back and said 'no'. I had psoriasis when I was a kid and 'grew out of it', but it seems the same to me. My fingernails have started to pit, too.

February 5, 2021

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