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Many people with lupus experience facial and neck rashes that can cause burning sensations and crawling feelings. These symptoms are often related to inflammation from lupus affecting the skin. Some experience a burning sensation even without visible rash symptoms, while others may have redness, scaling, or pimple-like Show Full Answer

Many people with lupus experience facial and neck rashes that can cause burning sensations and crawling feelings. These symptoms are often related to inflammation from lupus affecting the skin. Some experience a burning sensation even without visible rash symptoms, while others may have redness, scaling, or pimple-like appearances along with the discomfort.

Here are common characteristics of lupus-related skin symptoms:
• Burning sensation that feels "like fire under the skin"
• Crawling or creeping sensations, sometimes feeling like bugs underneath the skin
• Tender or sore areas, especially around cheekbones
• Redness and inflammation
• Possible itching or scaling Contact a doctor immediately if your rash:
• Spreads rapidly across your body
• Comes with a fever
• Develops blisters
• Shows signs of infection (warmth, swelling, or oozing yellow/green fluid)

For symptom management, consult with your rheumatologist or dermatologist about appropriate moisturizers and treatments. They may want to run blood tests to check for any underlying causes of your symptoms and can recommend specific treatments to help manage your discomfort.

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