Prophylaxis
Since systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, there are no preventive measures. Once a person is affected by lupus, regular check-ups by a physician are recommended. Special attention is paid to the best individual therapy and attempts are made to keep the side effects as low as possible. To avoid relapses, however, a few small rules can be observed:
- Patients suffering from the so-called Raynaud’s syndrome (Raynaud’s disease) should avoid cold and always wear gloves or take other precautions against the cold.
Prognosis
Lupus erythematosus is a disease that is still incurable today. However, the treatment options are advancing all the time. The sooner treatment is started, the better the course should be.SLE has a fairly good prognosis.
Compared to previous years, the prognosis has improved significantly. The 10-year survival rate is now 90%. The most common cause of death is heart attack or blood poisoning. The diagnosis of lupus is not yet a reason to start a drug therapy. It must be decided in each individual case.
Summary
Lupus erythematosus is a disease of the connective tissue of vessels and skin. It affects the entire body because it can affect all organ systems. The cause has not been clarified to date.
Women of childbearing age are most frequently affected. There are different forms of lupus, which also have to be treated differently. For example, there is a form in which only the skin is affected, but other organs are completely healthy.
In order to recognize lupus, one can orientate oneself by certain complaints or abnormalities. A so-called butterfly erythema in the face is very typical and conspicuous. Blood values are also included in the diagnosis.
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