"They said the surgery would make my lupus symptoms go away," she continues ... The mom of three explains she has a butterfly rash on her face that, no matter what she does, will not go away.

The malar or “butterfly” rash on the face is one of the most widely recognized symptoms of lupus. However, people living with lupus may deal with other skin issues, sometimes never connecting them ...

The chronic disease is unpredictable and often has subtle symptoms that are easily missed or attributed to other ailments.

The main symptoms of lupus include joint pain, rashes, and tiredness ... while lupus directly affects the skin, joints, and other tissues. Both conditions can cause: fatigue localized pains ...

Only your doctor can tell you if you have lupus, but about a third of people with it get a butterfly-shaped rash on their face. Other common symptoms are stiff, painful joints, achy or weak ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus both cause joint pain and stiffness ... You might need medication to treat skin rashes, heart disease, or kidney problems associated with either condition.

Seek medical attention for a persistent or severe neck rash to relieve symptoms and improve the health of your skin. Lupus, in which your immune system targets and attacks healthy cells ...

Both depression and anxiety are more common in those who have moderate to severe symptoms ... people with lupus — groups at highest risk for the condition — may also face additional mental ...

The malar or “butterfly” rash on the face is one of the most widely recognized symptoms of lupus. However, people living with lupus may deal with other skin issues, sometimes never connecting them ...