What could be causing these boil-like bumps on your buttocks during lupus flares?
It sounds like you're experiencing painful bumps that leave purple marks when your lupus is active. A MyLupusTeam member described something similar: "I now have itchy red bumps on my knee and buttocks," while another mentioned, "I've recently Show Full Answer
What could be causing these boil-like bumps on your buttocks during lupus flares?
It sounds like you're experiencing painful bumps that leave purple marks when your lupus is active. A MyLupusTeam member described something similar: "I now have itchy red bumps on my knee and buttocks," while another mentioned, "I've recently noticed that I am getting pimples on my buttocks, and they actually hurt a little."
Lupus can cause different types of rashes that might appear on your buttocks:
- Acute cutaneous lupus rashes often show up when lupus is active or during flares. These discolored rashes may or may not be itchy or painful and can appear on various parts of the body.
- Discoid lupus rashes create raised, scaly patches that can leave behind discolored skin or scarring.
However, it's important to know that rashes on the buttocks could also have causes unrelated to lupus, such as infections or other skin conditions.
Since these bumps are appearing when your lupus is out of control and leaving marks, it's really important to talk with your doctor or dermatologist. They may need to examine the bumps or do a skin biopsy to determine the exact cause and find the best treatment for you.
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