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Summer is here, and with summer comes vacations and lots of exposure to the sun. For many people who are living with lupus, this means you have to prepare yourself for the light -- both sun and artificial -- that you’ll face during the day. Every day.

To help make sure you’re as protected as possible when you venture outside … for a game of miniature golf while you’re on vacation, or while you’re working inside beneath fluorescent lights, the LFA has created this special section of content for you.

Gain Knowledge and Become Engaged

Here are suggestions on ways you can learn more about lupus, and become engaged with others living with the disease.

Lupus & Your Skin Webchat
Join Dr. Andrew Franks on Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time for the Your Skin and Lupus Webchat.

During this interactive chat, you will learn how lupus affects your skin, as well as learn ways in which you can better cope with being outside in the sun, or working inside under fluorescent lights.

Check out these related webchat transcripts.

Learn more about Your Skin and Lupus
Approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some type of skin disease. Lupus skin disease, called cutaneous lupus erythematosus, can occur in one of three forms: chronic cutaneous (discoid) lupus erythematosus, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores (lesions), most of which will appear on sun-exposed areas, such as your face, ears, neck, arms, and legs.

Lupus Now, Summer 2009 Read Articles from the Lupus Now Archive

Into the Light: How to Deal with Sun Sensitivity (Summer 2008)
The Many Faces of Cutaneous Lupus (Spring 2008)
Vacation Inspiration (Summer 2007)
Sun Safety Myths (Summer 2005)
Color Matters: People of color may suffer more from lupus skin lesions (Summer 2005)

Help Others Who Are Living with Lupus Skin Disease
Make a donation to support research which will bring about better treatments for this disease.

Join our Message Boards
Talk with others who are also facing challenges with cutaneous lupus, discoid lupus, the butterfly rash, or photosensitivity. Take this opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and make new friends. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and make new friends.

Shop Our Online Store
Shop the LFA’s online store for items that will help shade you from the sun.

Learn about Lupus Clinical Trials
There are many clinical trials taking place across the country. Visit the LFA’s Center for Clinical Trials Education and see what’s taking place near you.

Connecting with Others

There are many ways to stay connected to the LFA.

Related Information

Ask the Experts: Your Skin and Lupus

Read our lupus and your skin Q&A section. All questions have been answered by our panel of nationally-renowned lupus medical experts.

Looking for a dermatologist?

The dermatologist is recognized as the specialist in diagnosing and treating cutaneous (skin) lupus. To find a dermatologist in your area, visit the website for the American Academy of Dermatology.