Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a skin desease How to protect? Take a look at this story written by one of our patients, we hope that should answer some questions for you: http://www.lupus.org.uk/patients/claire. ...
You can also send your questions to our nurseonline lupus which provides a free service: http://www.lupus.org.uk/onlinenurse.htm
Hope that helps.
Sun causes cutaneous lupus to flare. It goes all UVA and UVB.
Stay out of sun.
If you must go outside, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, wide brimmed hat and use a high SPF sunscreen that states that it blocks both UVA and UVB.
Sun protective clothing is available and coolibar.com suncautions.com
Avoid fluorescent lights, unless you're covered.
Take your medications faithfully.
Learn to reduce and manage stress. It makes all types of lupus worse.
Avoid products with lots of chemicals. Aubrey Organics is available in most grocery stores well stocked health and does not contain hazardous chemicals.
Engage your rheumatologist and the dermatologist in a dialogue on how best to manage the disease.
Posted on March 6, 2010.
