About half of people with lupus report that sun exposure worsens their disease, and that includes exposure to artificial, indoor light. To make it worse, certain medications can make your sun sensitivity worse.
In this video, learn why people with lupus may be more sensitive to the sun, as well as tips to protect yourself from sun-related flares to manage lupus.
References
Kim, A., et al. (2013). Photosensitivity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine.
Lupus Foundation of America. (2013). Common triggers for lupus.
Lupus Foundation of America. (2021). UV exposure: What you need to know.
Lupus Foundation of America. (n.d.). Research on photosensitivity among people with lupus.
MedlinePlus. (2017). Sun exposure.
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Mandy Armitage, MDMandy Armitage, MD, has combined clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity.
