Understanding SLE: Symptoms, Skin Lesions, and Treatment Options

Understanding SLE: Symptoms, Skin Lesions, and Treatment Options

Question. Write a short note on SLE.

Answer.

The full form of SLE is systemic lupus erythematosus.
It is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the destruction of tissue due to the deposition of antibodies and immune complexes within it.

SLE produces lesion in the skin and oral mucous membrane and beside this it also involves certain body systems.

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Clinical Features

• Skin lesions of SLE are characterized by the development of fied erythematous rashes thathave abuttrflconfiuration over the malar region and across the bridge of the nose.
• Skin rashes produce itching or burning sensation.
• Disease often causes hyperpigmentation of skin.
• Patchy or extensive loss of hair from the scalp is very common clinical fidings.
• There is severe burning sensation in the oral mucosa and the affcted area is extremely tendered to palpation.
• Formation of hemorrhagic macules in the oral mucosa that becomes frequently ulcerated.
• Fever, fatigue, malaise, vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia are present.
• Dysphagia and depression
• Splenomegaly and lymphadenopathy.

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Treatment

Systemic steroid therapy is the treatment of choice.