Lupus, psoriasis, and other autoimmune illnesses sometimes manifest as an autoimmune rash. Based on the underlying reason, this kind of rash may manifest in several ways: redness, itching, scaling, raised bumps or welts, and more. When the immune system targets healthy cells鈥攊ncluding skin cells鈥攊ncorrectly, it causes rashes, which are common symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Amy Huang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Medical 91桃色, discusses autoimmune illnesses, which ones produce rashes, how to treat them, when to visit a doctor, and more.