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Yes, we can get lesions anywhere on my body. I had them on my fingers at the onset of lupus. My dermatologist prescribed me a steroid cream that cleared them up.
I can only say see a dermatologist to check if it is from lupus or if it's something else. I know from experience that subcutaneous lesions resemble certain types of fungal infections. I struggle with subcutaneous lesions. They don't itch or hurt and they aren't open sores but they can look bad. I had them all over my face and neck at one point and it does weigh on your self confidence. If it is something that bothers you, you can always look into a type of swimsuit that covers the areas you don't want to show?
I have gotten to the point where I don't care if people stare. Once the lesions heal, sometimes they can leave scarring or areas of hyperpigmentation, which is something I deal with. Life's too short to deal with other people's impressions of me. Of course there are occasionally stray comments that get to me but I do my best to shut them out. It's a struggle 🫂
As far as treatment goes, I take hydroxychloroquine and have had to take long term Prednisone in the past to get rid of lesions, as well as various prescriptions of cortisone creams and lotions. And always use sunscreen on the affected areas.
Yes, lupus absolutely can cause lesions on the back and legs — you are not alone in this. Many MyLupusTeam members deal with the same frustration, and the impact on confidence and daily life is very real. One MyLupusTeam member shared, "Because of the skin lesions, people stare at you... It not only takes a toll on your Show Full Answer
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