• Why do I need to stay out of the sun with lupus?

I'm 21 and I was just recently diagnosed with lupus. But, one of my doctor's recommendations was to stay out of the sun as much as I can. I thought this was very weird. Why do I need to stay out of the sun with lupus? Why does it cause flare-ups?

2 Answers

  • Rheumatologist
  • Danville, PA

Ultraviolet light activates the immune system in lupus and causes flareups

  • Family Practitioner
  • Newton, KS

People who have lupus are very sensitive to the sun and can burn very easily.

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