Hi all! Does anyone has trouble with increased acne with their SLE? I take plaquenil 200mg a day and I don't think its causing me to have acne, but I'm not sure. I am breaking out on my neck, by my ears, and my cheeks and chin. It looks and "acts" like acne and NOTHING helps get rid of it except washing my face and immediately using hydro-cortisone cream. The cream helps with the inflammation so I have continued to use it. I use a clarisonic cleaner twice a day and moisturize because even though I have oily skin it is not hydrated. I was on accutane but that brought out my fibromyalgia and Lupus symptoms. I am at a loss!! I'm tired of feeling ugly and having acne like I never had even as a teenager!! Can anyone relate? I'm 44 and have acne like a teenager on overdrive!
You need to see a good dermatologist, the fact you mention its on your ears makes me think is sle rash, not necessarily discoid, only a good derm can help you. Good luck to you
Hi Savannahgurl
I agree I would see a dermatologist to make sure what it is and the treatment for it. I hope you find help soon.
Unfortunately I have seen a dermatologist, before my diagnosis, and since the accutane didn’t work he said there was nothing else he could do. So upsetting and frustrating!