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Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a cutaneous condition characterized by a bilateral malar rash (also known as a "butterfly rash") and lesions that tend to be transient, and that follow sun exposure. [1] The acute form is distinct from chronic and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which may have different types of skin lesions. [2]
Clinical criteria: Individuals exhibiting 1) lesions that occur in acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus such as a malar rash, toxic epidermal necrolysis, bullae, (i.e., large blisters containing serous fluid), maculopapular rashes, photosensitive lupus-like rashes (in individuals who do not have dermatomyositis), or subacute cutaneous lupus ...
Lupus is Latin for "wolf", [154] [10] and in Medieval Latin was also used to refer to a disease of the skin, [155] and "erythematosus" is derived from ἐρύθημα, Ancient Greek for "redness of the skin". All explanations originate with the reddish, butterfly-shaped malar rash that the disease classically exhibits across the nose and cheeks.
Lupus erythematosus is a collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues. [1] Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs.
Pages in category "Cutaneous lupus erythematosus" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. ... Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus; Anifrolumab; C.
Litifilimab is an investigational drug being evaluated for the treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. It is an anti- BDCA2 monocolonal antibody. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Patients with the syndrome have lupus erythematosus (discoid or systemic), annular lesions of the skin like erythema multiforme associated with a characteristic pattern of immunological abnormalities. It is uncommon but occurs worldwide. [1] Rowell's syndrome has been reported to occur with all subtypes of LE (systemic, acute, subacute or ...
Cutaneous vasculitis is the most common type of vasulitis amongst those with systemic lupus erythematosus. [7] The clinical presentation is variable and can include superficial ulcerations, splinter hemorrhages, panniculitis, macules, erythema with necrosis or erythematous plaques, cutaneous infarction, livedo reticularis, bullous lesions of the extremities or urticaria lesions, papulonodular ...