Lupus erythematosus: Types, Therapy

Brief overview What is lupus erythematosus? Rare chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects mainly young women. Two main forms: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Symptoms: CLE affects only the skin with typical butterfly-shaped skin changes on parts of the body exposed to the sun, SLE additionally affects internal organs (e.g. kidney … Lupus erythematosus: Types, Therapy