Lupus

Different Types Of Lupus
Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease of unknown cause defined by a list of clinical characteristics in association with auto antibody production. The disease presents as a spectrum from limited skin disease at one pole to life-threatening systemic disease at the other pole. We will focus on the skin manifestations of lupus erythematosus.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lupus
Lupus frequently asked questions like: What can you do about your lupus erythematosus? How is it diaganosed? What else looks like lupus? What causes lupus and what are the risks?

What Can You Do About Your Lupus Erythematosus?
What are the goals of treating lupus?

What Aggravates Lupus?
What aggravates lupus? Sunlight, smoking and trauma aggravates lupus.

Medical Treatment For Lupus
Treating lupus: topical and local treatment like corticsteriod cream or ointment, systemic treatment like vitamin A derivatives (isotretinoin or acitretin)or severe lupus uses more potent immunosuppressive drugs.