
Lupus Support Group
Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

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can you have lupas and not get the butterfly rash??

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Yes you can. There are two main types of lupus: SLE-systemic lupus erythematosus-which affects any of the organ systems in the body, and may not show any outside manifestation on the skin. DLE- discoid lupus eythematosus- which affects the skin and usually manifests itself in the butterflyrash as well as other rashes on the body. I have SLE and have never had the butterfly rash.

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i have lupus and ive never had the actual butterfly rash i dont believe. i am sensitive to the sun poss r/t lupus or to my meds for the lupus.

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Nope never had the rash either. But the joint pain and organ damage is enough.

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I never got the buterfly rash across my nose and cheeks either, but several years ago I got a horrible rash across my chest and stomach. My PCP gave me some steroids (low dose) and it didn't clear up, sent me to a dermatologist who gave me an injection and steroid cream. Both dr's were puzzled because it didn't itch or bother me and I wasn't oficially diagnosed with SLE at that time. Now that hindsight is better, we all acknowledge what it was.

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Hi have SLE and have never has the "classic" butterfly rash. I have had a rash on my face but it wasnt a butterfly shaped rash.
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