scholarly journals Cutaneous lupus tumidus: An unusual unilateral presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-152
Author(s):  
Samia Mrabat ◽  
Hanane aybay ◽  
Zakia Douhi ◽  
Sara Elloudi ◽  
Fatima Zahra Mernissi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Topical Corticosteroids ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus ◽  
Lupus Tumidus

Lupus tumidus is a rare subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by erythema and bright urticarial erythematous and violaceous lesions on sun-exposed areas that heal without leaving scars. Lupus tumidus follows a benign and intermittent clinical course and is rarely associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment involves photoprotection, topical corticosteroids, and antimalarials. We report the case of a 42-year-old patient with an atypical unilateral form of lupus tumidus successfully treated with the administration of hydroxychloroquine in combination with photoprotection and tacrolimus.

scholarly journals Cutaneous Manifestations of “Lupus”: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Beyond

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Elizabeth E. Cooper ◽  
Catherine E. Pisano ◽  
Samantha C. Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Systemic Treatment ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Distinct Disease ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus

Lupus, Latin for “wolf,” is a term used to describe many dermatologic conditions, some of which are related to underlying systemic lupus erythematosus, while others are distinct disease processes. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus includes a wide array of visible skin manifestations and can progress to systemic lupus erythematosus in some cases. Cutaneous lupus can be subdivided into three main categories: acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Physical exam, laboratory studies, and histopathology enable differentiation of cutaneous lupus subtypes. This differentiation is paramount as the subtype of cutaneous lupus informs upon treatment, disease monitoring, and prognostication. This review outlines the different cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and provides an update on both topical and systemic treatment options for these patients. Other conditions that utilize the term “lupus” but are not cutaneous lupus erythematosus are also discussed.

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus are associated with clinically significant cardiovascular risk: a Danish nationwide cohort study

Lupus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Halskou Hesselvig ◽  
O Ahlehoff ◽  
L Dreyer ◽  
G Gislason ◽  
K Kofoed
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a well-known cardiovascular risk factor. Less is known about cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, we investigated the risk of mortality and adverse cardiovascular events in patients diagnosed with SLE and CLE. We conducted a cohort study of the entire Danish population aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 100 years, followed from 1997 to 2011 by individual-level linkage of nationwide registries. Multivariable adjusted Cox regression models were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) for a composite cardiovascular endpoint and all-cause mortality, for patients with SLE and CLE. A total of 3282 patients with CLE and 3747 patients with SLE were identified and compared with 5,513,739 controls. The overall HR for the composite CVD endpoint was 1.31 (95% CI 1.16–1.49) for CLE and 2.05 (95% CI 1.15–3.44) for SLE. The corresponding HRs for all-cause mortality were 1.32 (95% CI 1.20–1.45) for CLE and 2.21 (95% CI 2.03–2.41) for SLE. CLE and SLE were associated with a significantly increased risk of CVD and all-cause mortality. Local and chronic inflammation may be the driver of low-grade systemic inflammation.

Hair dye treatment use and clinical course in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and cutaneous lupus

Lupus ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 430-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Jiménez-Alonso ◽  
J M Sabio ◽  
F Pérez-Alvarez ◽  
I Reche ◽  
C Hidalgo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Hair Dye ◽  
Treatment Use ◽  
Cutaneous Lupus
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