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Lupus flares can show up on your skin in several ways:

- Malar (butterfly) rash across both cheeks that may appear flat or raised
- Can look red on lighter skin or dark purple/brown on darker skin tones
- Sometimes feels scaly and itchy
- Often triggered or worsened by sun exposure During flares, you may also experience skin Show Full Answer

Lupus flares can show up on your skin in several ways:

- Malar (butterfly) rash across both cheeks that may appear flat or raised
- Can look red on lighter skin or dark purple/brown on darker skin tones
- Sometimes feels scaly and itchy
- Often triggered or worsened by sun exposure During flares, you may also experience skin sensitivity, particularly:

- Irritation from elastic clothing like bras and waistbands
- Increased itchiness, especially during menstruation
- Discomfort from tight collars or rough seams
- Heightened sensitivity to sun exposure, affecting about 75% of people with lupus

Consider wearing looser clothing with drawstrings instead of elastic during flares, and protect your skin from sun exposure.

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