What is Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus?

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a variant of systemic lupus erythematosus. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin tissue. Factors such as skin exposure, and certain drugs may exacerbate the condition. A common symptom of SCLE are skin lesions that are scaly.

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What is it like to have Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Alprazolam
Tramadol, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture
Amitriptyline
Nothing reported yet
Buspirone, Duloxetine

What do patients take to treat Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Oxiklorin, Apo-hydroxyquine, Quensyl, Hydroxychlor)
1
(Azasan, Azapress, Imurel, Imuran)
1
0
0
(Ridaura)
0
(Accutane, Roaccutane, Amnesteem)
0

These charts show data from Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
89% Females
11% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 2
20-29 years 5
30-39 years 9
40-49 years 5
50-59 years 2
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 29

These charts show data from Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus patients who have completed their condition history