SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE)-RASH

SUMMARY

1. Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE): erythematous, concentrated on sun exposed areas, malar rash.

2. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE): annular rash. Certain meds trigger this rash such as CCB.

3. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE)/discoid lupus erythematosus (OLE): hyperpigmented edges, which may be raised, frequently cause central scarring/atrophy with destruction of melanocytes and hair follicles.

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