 [ Symptoms ] spots appeared on my areola now flaking [ Disease ] there is currently no way to prevent lupus systemic lupus erythematosus or sle but people who smoke may be more likely to develop lupus 7 avoiding smoking and perhaps other tobacco products may decrease your risk of developing lupus webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated