Lupus, psoriasis, and other autoimmune illnesses sometimes manifest as an autoimmune rash. Based on the underlying reason, this kind of rash may manifest in several ways: redness, itching, scaling, raised bumps or welts, and more. When the immune system targets healthy cells—including skin cells—incorrectly, it causes rashes, which are common symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Amy Huang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Medical Offices of Manhattan, discusses autoimmune illnesses, which ones produce rashes, how to treat them, when to visit a doctor, and more. Read the article.
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