What is the skin lupus?
Skin lupus, also known as skin lupus erythematosus (CLE), is a skin form of chronic autoimmune disease related to the skin, which is commonly referred to as lupus. In this disease, various skin rashes or lesions may occur and can move from mild to life -threatening. There is no known medicine, but treatment is available to help handle symptoms. Lupus can therefore affect multiple body systems. The systemic form of lupus is called system lupus erythematosus (SLE). Most individuals will also have SLE symptoms, but it is possible to have CLE without accompanying systemic symptoms.
One subtype of skin lupus, subacute skin lupus erythematosus (SCLE) may take the form of scaly red spots that look similar to symptoms of psoriasis. Alternatively, this may seem like ring forests on the neck, chest, upper back, arm or face. Acute skin lupus erythematosus (ACLE) is a subtype that is more often seen in individuals with systemic lupus. It is usually referred to as "butterfly rash", manifested as flat patch similar to burning on the cheeks and nose. Patch can also appear on legs, arms or trunk and will usually be sensitive to sunlight.
The most common symptom of CLE is a discoid rash that takes on the ears, cheeks or nose the form of dense scaly spots of the skin. These patches are generally not painful or itching, but may lead to changes in skin pigmentation. Discoid lesions on the scalp can lead to temporary or permanent hair loss in affected areas, and ulcer lesions inside the mouth may sometimes be precursors of spinocellular carcinoma. Discoid lesions can also affect oily tissue under the skin and leave nodes or indented scars. If the lesions take the time to heal, they pose a greater risk that they will eventually develop into skin cancer.
as well as SLE, Skin lupus has "flares" or a period of more serious symptoms andRemise, which are times when symptoms are significantly reduced. Ensatures can be caused by environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight or physical stress related to injury or surgery. In women, pregnancy can cause flare of symptoms.
Cle can be diagnosed by observing clinical symptoms, skin biopsy and direct immunofluorescent test. Cle treatment may include immunosuppressive drugs, local or injected corticosteroids and avoiding solar exposure. It may also be necessary to treat related health conditions such as vasculitis and joint disease.
Lupus most often affects women of fertile age, but sometimes may occur in men or children. Although the genetic component is the possibility of this disease, its exact cause is not known. When individuals who have a skin lupus have medical care, they usually have a normal life and rarely require hospitalization for this disease.