How can I prevent acute cutaneous lupus?

How can I prevent acute cutaneous lupus?

You can’t prevent lupus. But if you have lupus, you can avoid symptom flare-ups by identifying and avoiding triggers.

In addition to avoiding sun exposure, you may also want to:

• Eat a diet full of nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Exercise moderately as often as you can.
• Manage stress with healthy coping tools.
• Sleep at least seven to eight hours per night.
• Take all medications as prescribed.
• If you smoke, stop as it can make the rash worse. Smoking may also make medications that treat the rash less effective.