About this session: The skin is often the first place lupus appears — but its impact runs deeper. Join us for an interactive webinar on how lupus affects the skin, from common rashes to complex conditions. We’ll cover the types of cutaneous lupus, their links to systemic disease, and how specialists work together on diagnosis and treatment. You’ll also gain strategies for managing flares and practical tips for skin care. Whether you live with lupus or support someone who does, this session offers clear, actionable insights to better understand and manage this often-overlooked aspect of the disease.
We’ll cover the different types of cutaneous lupus, their connection to systemic lupus, and what drives them at the immune and genetic level. You’ll also hear how dermatologists and rheumatologists work together in diagnosis and care, plus strategies for managing flares and protecting your skin.
About Dr. Alison Billi : Dr. Billi is a dermatologist and physician–scientist at the University of Michigan, where she is the Abigail and Leslie Wexner Emerging Scholar of the Taubman Medical Research Institute and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology. She provides care for patients with a wide range of skin conditions and leads a research lab focused on understanding the immune and genetic factors that drive inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases, including lupus. Her work has been published in top scientific journals and is supported by national and foundation funding.