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lupus erythematosus [3] pellagra [4] dermatomyositis [5] Bloom syndrome [6] Rosacea, a long-term skin condition characterized by a red rash, usually on the face. Lupus causes up to 96% of all cases of malar rash. [3] Where lupus is suspected, further medical tests and a detailed history and examination are necessary to differentiate it from ...
Lupus patches on the cheek, ear, and scalp Widespread lupus patches across the face with an epithelioma As many as 70% of people with lupus have some skin symptoms. The three main categories of lesions are chronic cutaneous (discoid) lupus, subacute cutaneous lupus, and acute cutaneous lupus.
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]
Sometimes, a major lupus flare-up can dictate an entire live performance. “I recently had to cancel my college football playoff performance on January 18th because I had a flare-up due to some ...
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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 .
The exact causes of autoimmune diseases remain unclear and are likely multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental influences. [7] While some diseases like lupus exhibit familial aggregation, suggesting a genetic predisposition , other cases have been associated with infectious triggers or exposure to environmental factors, implying ...
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