Yes, lupus rashes absolutely can appear on the lower body, including the legs and lower back. Many MyLupusTeam members have experienced this firsthand.
Lupus-related leg rashes can look and feel very different from person to person. They may appear as:
- Round, scaly, coin-shaped red patches
- Circular red patches with a Show Full Answer
Yes, lupus rashes absolutely can appear on the lower body, including the legs and lower back. Many MyLupusTeam members have experienced this firsthand.
Lupus-related leg rashes can look and feel very different from person to person. They may appear as:
- Round, scaly, coin-shaped red patches
- Circular red patches with a ring-like border
- Faint, lacy, interlocking red circles
- Blood blisters that break open and scar
- Red bumps or pimple-like spots
The sensations can also vary widely, from burning and itching to feeling like a sunburn or even like "an army of ants" under the skin. The new numbness and pain spreading down to the foot is something to take seriously and bring up with a doctor or rheumatologist as soon as possible. Even though the rash has mostly cleared, lupus can affect nerves and other tissues beneath the skin. Symptoms can shift and evolve, and new or worsening neurological symptoms like numbness and spreading pain deserve prompt medical attention.
Keeping a symptom journal noting when the rash appeared, how it looked, and how the pain and numbness have progressed can be really helpful when talking to a healthcare provider.
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Leg Rashes and Lupus: Causes and Treatment
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