My Pops had a red nose, so do I
July 22
yes, and especially being a woman, it can be a hot flash. It can be overexertion. It can be Stress. It can be if you may drink, maybe an alcoholic beverage or something to that matter you can turn red in the face and in different areas of the face as well hope this helps. 💜
Even if you’re not in the sun, your body can be hot so if you like, maybe try to get a cold compress and put it on your nose or keep a handy fan with you
July 21
A red nose without sun exposure is something many people with lupus experience, and you're definitely not alone in this!
One of the most well-known lupus symptoms is the malar rash (also called the butterfly rash), which spreads across both cheeks and the bridge of the nose. It can look a lot like sunburn or redness even Show Full Answer
A red nose without sun exposure is something many people with lupus experience, and you're definitely not alone in this!
One of the most well-known lupus symptoms is the malar rash (also called the butterfly rash), which spreads across both cheeks and the bridge of the nose. It can look a lot like sunburn or redness even when you haven't been outside. A MyLupusTeam member described it perfectly: "My whole chest and back look like I've been sunburned. But I can't be sunburned because I was home all day yesterday."
The redness happens because lupus can cause the immune system to attack healthy skin, triggering inflammation. This can make areas like your nose and cheeks look flushed or feel warm even with no sun exposure and no fever. Some helpful ways to manage this include:
- Wearing SPF 50+ sunscreen even indoors, especially near windows
- Sun-protective clothing like hats on days you do go out
- Talking to your doctor or dermatologist if the redness worsens or is accompanied by burning or itching
It's always worth mentioning any skin changes to your healthcare provider, as they can help determine if it's related to a flare or something else going on.
July 21
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