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Cutaneous Lupus vs. Systemic Lupus: What’s the Difference?

Lupus can affect your skin in several ways, but skin symptoms do not always mean the condition is affecting the rest of your body. That distinction is important because lupus can be limited mainly to the skin (cutaneous lupus) or affect multiple areas of the body (systemic lupus). Knowing how these two forms differ can help you better understand your symptoms and when to seek medical care.

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Man experiencing hand weakness related to lupus.