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Vad ar SCLE?

Vad är SCLE?

Hud, hår och slemhinnor Ibland drabbar sjukdomen bara huden. Då kallas den diskoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). Ett annat hudsymtom vid SLE är rodnande utslag med en speciell form som uppträder på hals, överarmar och bål. Denna form av sjukdomen kallas subakut kutan lupus (SCLE).

How to get rid of discoid lupus?

Topical treatments 1 Strong steroid creams or steroid injections into the lesions. 2 Steroid-sparing creams and ointments. 3 Topical imiquimod cream is an alternative treatment for widespread discoid lupus. 4 Skin camouflage can be used where there are areas of plaque involvement or if scarring occurs.

What is discoid lupus erythematosus?

Discoid lupus is also called discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). Discoid lupus can be localised to affect a small area of skin, or may be more widespread. ’Discoid’ lupus erythematosus is confined to the skin and is not associated with symptoms from other organs. A more severe form is called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),…

Does discoid lupus affect the palms of the hands?

It may rarely occur on the palms or the soles. The discoid lupus lesions may cause wart-like lesions, most often on the back of the arms. Discoid lupus may affect the scalp and cause permanent scarring with hair loss (alopecia). The condition may also affect the lips and the inside of the mouth, causing ulcers and scaling.

What are the possible complications of discoid lupus?

About 1 in 20 people with discoid lupus go on the develop systemic lupus erythematosus. The risk is greater for children who develop discoid lupus. Skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma) may occur but this is unusual. Dark skin may lose its protection against sunlight because of loss of pigment (depigmentation).

Subakut kutan lupus eller SCLE är en hudsjukdom som kan ge fläckvis utbredda, ofta sammanflytande utslag på framför allt magen och ryggen. Utslagen läker i regel utan ärrbildning.

Vad betyder Lupus Antikoagulans?

Lupus antikoagulans förekommer vid SLE, reumatoid artrit, infektionssjukdomar eller utan bakomliggande sjukdom. En ökad frekvens av spontanaborter och intrauterin fosterdöd har även noteras för patienter med lupus antikoagulans.

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