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Skin Symptoms That Affect MyLupusTeam Members the Most
Posted on September 23, 2019
The impact lupus has on quality of life is significant. MyLupusTeam conducted a survey with 308 members diagnosed with lupus, including either systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or cutaneous forms of lupus (meaning lupus that affects skin). Three-quarters of MyLupusTeam members report experiencing skin symptoms as a result of their lupus.
MyLupusTeam is committed to sharing members' experience with lupus back with the MyLupusTeam community and here's what member said about their skin symptoms:
Read more about other common symptoms MyLupusTeam members have experienced.
What have been the worst skin symptoms that you experience? What do you find helps you the most?
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