Lupus Erythematosus, Acute: eMedicine Dermatology

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Lupus Erythematosus, Acute: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Lupus erythematosus is a heterogeneous connective-tissue disease associated with polyclonal B-cell activation and is believed to result from the interplay of genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. The spectrum of disease involvement can vary from limited cutaneous ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Skin, Rosacea, Genetic, Hormone, Lupus, Disease and Condition

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Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus can mimic the look of rosacea, but the outcome is much different. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c1tWZs

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Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic, scarring, atrophy producing, photosensitive dermatosis. Discoid lupus erythematosus may occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and some patients (1 ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A different type of lupus, discoid lupus erythematosus produces sores, inflammation, and scarring in certain areas. http://bit.ly/cv6oAa

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Lupus Erythematosus, Bullous: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is an autoantibody-mediated subepidermal blistering disease that occurs in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).1 The diagnosis of bullous systemic lupus erythematosus requires the following elements:Fulfillment of the American ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Patients with lupus who experience blistering may have bullous systemic lupus erythematosus. Learn about this condition.http://bit.ly/aFQrMD

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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mixed connective-tissue disease (MCTD) is a disorder with features of systemic sclerosis (SSc), lupus erythematosus, and polymyositis. U1-ribonucleoprotein (RNP) antibodies are a specific marker of the disease. MCTD is considered a distinct syndrome and should not ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Mixed connective-tissue disease combines elements from other connective tissue diseases. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/aXtiTy

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Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DILE) is a variant of autoimmune disease that resolves within days to months after withdrawal ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Lupus erythematosus can be drug-induced after using certain medications. Learn which medications can cause this. http://bit.ly/aXQkfT

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Lupus Erythematosus, Subacute Cutaneous: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a nonscarring non-atrophy-producing photosensitive dermatosis. SCLE may occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren syndrome, and deficiency of the second component of complement (C2d), or it may be ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is characterized by a dry rash on the back & chest. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/d9GTro

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Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare disorder caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies. Only 1% of infants with positive maternal autoantibodies develop neonatal lupus erythematosus. The most common clinical manifestations are cardiac, dermatologic, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Neonatal lupus erythematosus is a rare and possibly deadly condition. See the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/caKkHF

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Pemphigus Erythematosus: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The various types of pemphigus include pemphigoid, pemphigus vegetans, Hailey-Hailey disease, and pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus erythematosus, also known as Senear-Usher syndrome, is an overlap syndrome with features of lupus erythematosus (LE) and pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Long-term antiobiotic-steroid pulse therapy for pemphigus erythematosus; the good and the bad: http://bit.ly/9O1rGc

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