When lupus appears on dark skin tones, it may appear dark purple or brown in contrast to the red- and pink-hued rashes that ...

lupus skin involvement can adversely affect social confidence, self-esteem, and interactions in the workplace. McLean recalls that the bright red, raised rash was especially bad on her neck and scalp.

For one, Kaplan had the advantage of a mother who recognized his aches and red face as lupus and wouldn’t give up until she persuaded his doctors to perform a kidney biopsy. The biopsy showed kidney ...

red spots on her face, and thinning frame. One clip showed Kris’ fever reaching more than 38 degrees Celsius. Kris said that she has been experiencing a lupus flare for “more than two weeks.” "This is ...