Oct 20, 2025 · Two types that can affect the legs are discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). In this article, you’ll learn about the types of leg rashes that …

Jan 18, 2024 · Lupus can cause skin rashes on many parts of the body, including the legs. Around 75% of people with lupus will experience skin symptoms. They are the first symptom in 25% of systemic...

May 24, 2024 · People with lupus get rashes that flare in areas of skin exposed to the sun. In addition to the face, sun-sensitive rashes can affect: This type of lupus rash is usually scaly. In lighter skin, it …

Cutaneous lupus, or skin lupus, is an autoimmune disease that affects your skin, causing skin rashes. Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body tissues. …

Cutaneous lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes skin rashes when your immune system mistakenly attacks your skin cells. Sometimes cutaneous lupus is a sign of systemic lupus …

Dec 8, 2025 · Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects everyone differently. While uncommon, it can cause hives in some people. Learn more.

Feb 8, 2024 · Subacute cutaneous lupus is a rash with red, ring-shaped sores or scaly patches with distinct edges. The rash commonly occurs on the back, chest, and arms but sometimes extends to …

Most people with lupus have skin symptoms at some point in their lives. About 2 out of 3 people with lupus develop cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). People with CLE develop skin rashes or sores. …

Dec 12, 2025 · Lupus causes swelling and irritation, called inflammation, that may affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can be hard to diagnose because its symptoms …

Nov 20, 2024 · About two-thirds of people with lupus develop skin-related symptoms, including rashes. These rashes can be indicators of disease activity and may vary in appearance and severity. …