A biopsy of this pustular lesion is slightly atypical of lupus; however, it may represent an acute inflammatory component rather than a classic component of lupus. These lesions appear suddenly ...

Of note are the derivation of the term lupus and the clinical descriptions of the cutaneous lesions of lupus vulgaris, lupus profundus, discoid lupus, and the photosensitive nature of the malar or ...

Each year, more than 16,000 people develop lupus, a disorder of the immune system. Many of them will develop skin lesions on their face. Now, there Each year, more than 16,000 people develop lupus ...

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is associated with an increased risk for ASCVD, similar to the risk seen in association with SLE.

Photosensitivity or abnormal light sensitivity is very complex and is a major symptom of lupus. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) loosely defines photosensitivity as "a skin rash as a result ...

Individuals with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have an increased ASCVD risk when compared with those without cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Neonatal lupus skin lesions often appear in the first few weeks of life, but may be present at birth. Cutaneous lesions are often erythematous lesions, raised or flat, sometimes with fine scale.

Discoid lupus, the more common type, only affects the skin, causing round lesions typically sun-exposed parts of the head and ...