That's a really interesting question! The experience of small crystals coming out of pores isn't a widely documented lupus symptom, so it's hard to say definitively what might be causing this.
However, lupus can affect the skin in many ways, including causing unusual skin changes, rashes, and lesions on the face, arms, and Show Full Answer
That's a really interesting question! The experience of small crystals coming out of pores isn't a widely documented lupus symptom, so it's hard to say definitively what might be causing this.
However, lupus can affect the skin in many ways, including causing unusual skin changes, rashes, and lesions on the face, arms, and around the eyes.
Some possibilities worth discussing with a doctor could include:
- Skin changes from medications like hydroxychloroquine, which can sometimes cause unusual skin pigmentation
- Discoid lupus lesions that can cause scaly, crusty patches on the skin
- Calcinosis — a condition where calcium deposits form under the skin, which can sometimes feel like hard crystals — this can be associated with autoimmune conditions
It's really important to bring this up with your rheumatologist or dermatologist as soon as possible. They can examine what's happening and determine if it's related to lupus or its treatments.
In the meantime, avoid picking at or squeezing the affected areas, as this could cause irritation or scarring, especially around the delicate eye area.
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