Lupus Rashes: What to Spot, What to Shield

From subtle rashes to sun-safety strategies, Drs Maureen McMahon and John Edminister discuss how to recognize cutaneous lupus and protect patients from UV-triggered flares.

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Resources

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Interface Dermatitis: Delineating the Diagnosis With Adaptive Immune Markers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35355305/

Rowell Syndrome: A Controversial Entity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40369729/

Subtype and Racial Erythema Variation for Cutaneous Lupus Trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39630477/

Integrating Skin Color Assessments Into Clinical Practice and Research: A Review of Current Approaches https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38342247/

Overview on Desonide 0.05%: A Clinical Safety Profile https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15303783/

Efficacy of Topical Tacrolimus for Treating the Malar Rash of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12588393/

Cicatricial Alopecia: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715293/

Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical Oil for Scalp Psoriasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15764047/

Early Initiation of Hydroxychloroquine in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus to Prevent Progression to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40015570/

The Autoantibody Response to Ro/SSA in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7944507/

Monitoring for Retinal Toxicity in Patients Taking Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29529306/