For a sequential presentation of all the information regarding this disease, we recommend you move in a counter clockwise direction. There are three main types of lupus rashes. A malar rash is typically a butterfly shaped rash over the nose and cheeks. It can be flat or raised and may be worsened by sun exposure. These lesions are generally thicker than the other lupus rashes and more likely to cause scarring.
Photosensitive rashes are the third type of lupus rash.
These rashes generally occur on sun exposed areas and are usually small, red, raised lesions. Joint pain or swelling may also be a feature of lupus and can affect a variety of joints at any given time. Chest pain worsened with deep breaths, also called pleurisy, can occur with lupus. This is caused by inflammation in the tissue around the lungs. Edema, which is swelling in the soft tissue due to water retention, can be an important clinical sign.