What is subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus?
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a variant of systemic lupus erythematosus. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin tissue. Factors such as skin exposure, and certain drugs may exacerbate the condition. A common symptom of SCLE are skin lesions that are scaly.
How do members experience subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus*
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Who has subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 45 | |
| 30s | 183 | |
| 40s | 545 | |
| 50s | 795 | |
| 60s | 551 | |
| 70+ | 173 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 67 | |
| Female | 2,250 |
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