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.

How do members experience subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus*

Who has subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 50
30s 188
40s 546
50s 795
60s 542
70+ 171

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 67
Female 2,250