什么是皮肤红斑狼疮?
皮肤红斑狼疮, is an autoimmune skin disease that occurs when your immune system attacks healthy skin cells by mistake and damages your skin. This can cause redness, itching, pain and eventual scarring of the skin.
Lupus of the skin can occur by itself or manifest as a part of 系统性红斑狼疮 — the most serious type of lupus that affects your entire body like your joints, 肾脏, 心, 肺, 血管, 和大脑.
皮肤红斑狼疮, 影响皮肤的类型, can be effectively treated by our highly trained specialists at the autoimmune skin disease clinic for 犹他大学 Health.
皮肤红斑狼疮的类型
There are three kinds of cutaneous lupus, which include:
- Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) — This type causes a red rash that will not disappear and can leave scarring.
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) — This kind will cause sores on parts of the skin that have been exposed to the sun like the upper trunk and arms.
- Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) — This type may cause a rash on the upper cheeks and nose. It is often a sign of 系统性红斑狼疮.
While these are all different specifications of the disease, they often display similar symptoms.
红斑狼疮的成因?
The exact cause of lupus continues to leave the medical community perplexed. But doctors can say with certainty that lupus is not contagious so you cannot catch it from someone else. 然而, your genes can play a potential role in your risk for developing lupus. 研究ers are currently studying the possible causes of lupus by looking at different hormones, 免疫系统问题, and environmental and lifestyle factors such as sunlight exposure, 吸烟, 压力, 和更多的.
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皮肤红斑狼疮症状
The typical signs of lupus include, but are not limited to, the following symptoms:
- 皮疹、
- 溃疡,
- 脱发，以及
- 对太阳的敏感性.
These symptoms may also be accompanied by:
- 关节疼痛,
- 头痛、
- 乏力.
What Does a Lupus Rash Look Like?
A lupus rash can appear in the following ways:
- A scaly, butterfly-shaped rash that covers both your cheeks and the bridge of your nose, This rash will not leave any scarring in its wake, but you may notice some skin discoloration such as dark or light-colored areas.
- 红色，环状病变 不会发痒也不会留下疤痕. They can appear on your arms, shoulders, neck or any body part that has been exposed to the sun. These lesions may discolor your skin over time.
- Red, scaly coin-shaped lesions that appear on your scalp and face. These do not hurt or itch, but they can scar your skin and discolor it. Your hair may fall out because these lesions can clog the hair follicle. Hair loss could become permanent if the lesions form scars when they heal.
- A rash in between the knuckles of the fingers.
How Do You Diagnose Lupus of the Skin?
Lupus is not easy to diagnose because the signs can vary from person to person. The symptoms can even overlap with other disorders, which could lead to a misdiagnosis. Plus, there is no test that can diagnose lupus.
皮肤红斑狼疮, we often remove a small piece (biopsy) of the rash or lesion and inspect it under a microscope to see if it has any features of cutaneous lupus. If systemic lupus is suspected, we conduct blood and urine tests in addition to your physical examination to help diagnose you.
红斑狼疮皮疹治疗
If you are diagnosed with lupus, our physicians may prescribe an oral medication such as an antimalarial. 然而, there are lifestyle changes you can make to ease the symptoms and prevent lupus flare-ups:
- 避免阳光暴晒；
- use sunscreen with an SPF of 70 or higher,
- wear protective clothing when outdoors,
- 减少压力，以及
- 停止吸烟.
皮肤红斑狼疮预后
皮肤红斑狼疮 varies in severity from person to person, so you should monitor your symptoms and follow the instructions given to you by your physician. A combination of medication and preventative lifestyle habits are typically successful in easing lupus symptoms affecting the skin.
Make An Appointment with Our Specialists
A referral is required to meet with an autoimmune skin disease specialist. 然而, if you have questions about a skin condition without a pre-existing diagnosis, you can schedule an appointment with a general dermatologist at the U of U Health clinic by contacting 801-581-2955.
For new patients with an existing diagnosis, you will need a referral from your current provider. Your referral should include your name, 出生日期, 家庭住址, 电话号码, 保险公司.
Before your first appointment, records about your autoimmune history should be faxed to U of U Health at 801-581-4911. These records should include clinic notes, 活组织检查报告, 实验报告, 诊断研究, 影像学研究, 和治疗方法.
Please make sure your doctor faxes your referral to:
犹他大学
皮肤科
医生：自体免疫诊所
电话: 801-581-2955, ask for autoimmune scheduling
传真: 801-581-4911
We will review referral requests within 48 hours to make sure that the best dermatologist evaluates each case. We will contact new patients about an appointment.