The evolution of multiple forms of cutaneous lupus erythematosus in the same patient over time

2008 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 080415183930679-???
Author(s):  
A Wozniacka ◽  
E Robak ◽  
DP McCauliffe ◽  
A Sysa-Jedrzejowska
Keyword(s):  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Multiple Forms ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus ◽  
Over Time

A Pilot Study Characterizing Factors in Adherence to Cutaneous Lupus Treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 530-532
Author(s):  
Teresa Ro ◽  
Rechelle Z. Tull ◽  
Leah A. Cardwell ◽  
Michael E. Farhangian ◽  
Farah Moustafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Treatment Duration ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Topical Medication ◽  
Topical Medications ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Perception Of Disease

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune skin disease that manifests as scarring, dyspigmentation, erythema, and pain. Topical corticosteroids are a mainstay of treatment. Irritation, messiness, and tediousness may deter use. Thus, nonadherence, rather than nonresponse, can result in treatment failure. Prior adherence studies were limited to systemic lupus erythematosus. We performed a single-center, open-label pilot study to assess adherence to topical medication in patients with CLE. CLE adherence to topical medications is suboptimal and declines over time. Shorter treatment duration and greater patient perception of disease severity may contribute to higher adherence. Improving adherence to existing treatments could be as or more valuable than new therapies for the disease.

scholarly journals Atypical and Rare Forms of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: The Importance of the Diagnosis for the Best Management of Patients

Dermatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Astrid Herzum ◽  
Giulia Gasparini ◽  
Emanuele Cozzani ◽  
Martina Burlando ◽  
Aurora Parodi
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioner ◽  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Skin Manifestation ◽  
Systemic Involvement ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus

Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disease with a wide range of clinical and cutaneous manifestations. Along with the well-known typical cutaneous manifestations of LE, some cutaneous manifestations are rarer, but still characteristic, enabling the dermatologist and the general practitioner who know them to suspect cutaneous LE (CLE) and investigate a possible underlying systemic involvement. Indeed, not infrequently a skin manifestation is the first presentation of systemic LE (SLE), and >75% of SLE patients show signs of skin disease during the course of the illness. Especially, SLE involvement occurs in cases of acute CLE, while it is uncommon in subacute CLE and rare in chronic CLE. This review aims to concentrate especially on atypical cutaneous manifestations of LE to enable the clinician to diagnose even the rarest forms of CLE.

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