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lately my ears have been turning bright red Sometimes it's both or one and the last time it lasted a while. Bright red hot to the touch

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COCONUT CREEK, FL
July 8
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A lot of times it's after my shower or at night if I'm laying on my side. I've seen it here and there but this time it was both ears and then one ear and it would fade away. But then all the sudden it was happening more often but on the one ear and it stayed red for quite some time. I even got one of those little bumps. It's calmed down and not really happening anymore but it was a new symptom for me. I do live in South Florida. I've been staying inside and I use sunscreen But I had to ask about it.

July 8
A MyLupusTeam Member

Are you using SPF 70 or greater protection, Natalie? That's the most recent recommendation that I have read. Avoiding being out during the day is helpful, too, especially with the intense UV of summer.

July 8
MyLupusTeam

Red, hot ears that come and go — that sounds really uncomfortable, and it's worth taking seriously. This can actually be connected to lupus in a few ways.

Lupus affects the skin, and certain types like cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) can cause rashes, redness, and heat in various areas, including the ears. More than half Show Full Answer

Red, hot ears that come and go — that sounds really uncomfortable, and it's worth taking seriously. This can actually be connected to lupus in a few ways.

Lupus affects the skin, and certain types like cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) can cause rashes, redness, and heat in various areas, including the ears. More than half of people with CLE experience itching daily, so heat and redness often go hand in hand.

The redness and warmth could be related to:

- Lupus-related inflammation triggering hot, red skin
- Acute cutaneous lupus, which can cause rash-like symptoms beyond just the face
- A lupus flare, where skin symptoms tend to intensify
- Sun sensitivity, since ears are often exposed to sunlight A MyLupusTeam member shared something similar: "It's usually the area around my joints that gets really warm and starts burning. I get patches of redness that are hot to the touch."

It's a good idea to bring this up with a dermatologist or rheumatologist, especially since the episodes are lasting longer. They can figure out whether lupus is driving it and adjust treatment if needed. In the meantime, protecting your ears from sun exposure with SPF 50+ sunscreen can help reduce flares.

July 8

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