Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Introduction
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a nonscarring non-atrophy-producing photosensitive dermatosis.
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causes, and treatments of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is available below.
Symptoms of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Papules may show a photosensitive distribution. Many patients notice that sun exposure results in an exacerbation of their disease, and some report worsening each spring and summer.
- The primary lesion of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is an erythematous papule or a small plaque with a slight scaling. Primary lesions expand and may merge and eventually form either plaques with scaling
- Red, elevated areas of skin with distinct margins. Annular lesions are red and ring shaped. These rashes most commonly appear on sun exposed areas, most commonly the the neck, chest, upper back, arms and face.
- Mild pruritus
- Eventually, lesions develop into annular erythema or become psoriasiform in character.
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Treatments for Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
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Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Complications
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Causes of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
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Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Undiagnosed Conditions
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