Cutaneous Manifestations of 'Lupus': Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Beyond

Autor: Elizabeth E. Cooper, Catherine E. Pisano, Samantha C. Shapiro
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Rheumatology, Vol 2021 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1687-9260
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/6610509
Popis: Lupus, Latin for “wolf,” is a term used to describe many dermatologic conditions, some of which are related to underlying systemic lupus erythematosus, while others are distinct disease processes. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus includes a wide array of visible skin manifestations and can progress to systemic lupus erythematosus in some cases. Cutaneous lupus can be subdivided into three main categories: acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Physical exam, laboratory studies, and histopathology enable differentiation of cutaneous lupus subtypes. This differentiation is paramount as the subtype of cutaneous lupus informs upon treatment, disease monitoring, and prognostication. This review outlines the different cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and provides an update on both topical and systemic treatment options for these patients. Other conditions that utilize the term “lupus” but are not cutaneous lupus erythematosus are also discussed.
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