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. More detailed information about the symptoms, 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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See full list of 7 symptoms of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus:

• Skin lesions heal without scarring or atrophy but may leave residual dyspigmentation
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus?

• Failure to diagnose Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
• Hidden causes of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Causes of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

• Genetic predisposition
• Exposure to sunlight
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Sjögren syndrome
• Deficiency of the second component of complement (C2d)
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See full list of 6 causes of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

More information about causes of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus:

• Underlying causes of Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

Treatments for Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

• Avoidance of sunlight
• Therapy with sunscreens
• Topical corticosteroids/ injections
• Retinoid drugs
• Antimalarial agents
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See full list of 7 treatments for Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

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