Lupus

Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores, most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, ears, neck, arms, and legs. Our dermatology specialists are skilled at tailoring medication options to treat each patient’s specific symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms of lupus include:

Skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun expose
Butterfly shaped rash that covers the cheeks and bridge of nose.
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling
Fever
Fatigue
Hair loss
Mouth sores

Patients with Discoid Lupus could have scaliness and large red, circular rashes which sometimes scar. A "bullous" lupus rash which is the development of large blisters, is uncommon yet serious.

Treatments

Treatment of lupus depends on your signs & symptoms. Medications include:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Antimalarial drugs
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Biologics

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Meet our Medical Providers

Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon

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