Pictures of Acute Systemic Lupus

Diagnosing lupus erythematosus can be difficult because its symptoms can resemble those of other medical conditions or can also vary from patient to patient.

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects about 5 million people worldwide. The immune system's role is to fight invaders such as bacteria, viruses, etc. In patients with lupus erythematosus, the patient's immune system mistakenly considers tissues. body as an invader. Because of this, the immune system begins to attack and cause inflammation of the body's tissues, causing symptoms ranging from rashes to swollen joints, headaches,...
lupus erythematosus can last from a few days. months to years, with acute episodes appearing and then decreasing, then flare-ups again. To date, there is no cure for this disease in medicine. But treatment helps control symptoms.

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Many patients with lupus erythematosus experience a red or purplish rash that extends from the bridge of the nose to the cheeks with a butterfly-like appearance. The surface of the skin rash may be smooth, or it may be scaly or bumpy. This lesion may look like a sunburn.
The medical term for this rash is malar rash. However, this condition is not only seen in lupus erythematosus, it can also be seen in a number of other diseases. Therefore, this symptom alone is not enough to diagnose a patient with lupus erythematosus.
Other medical conditions that can cause malar rash include:
Rosacea (Rosacea) Erysipelas cellulitis - a type of cellulitis. Sunburn 2.2 Picture of lupus erythematosus: Red sores or patches on the skin
Lupus erythematosus can cause two types of lesions:
Lupus lesions are lumpy, thick, and disc-shaped. This lesion usually appears on the scalp or face and can cause permanent scarring. Lesions may be red and scaly, but do not cause pain or itching. Subacute skin lesions: This may look like scaly patches or ring-shaped sores. They usually appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, arms, shoulders, and neck. This lesion does not leave a scar.

Subacute skin lesions: This may look like scaly patches or ring-shaped sores. They usually appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, arms, shoulders, and neck. This lesion does not leave a scar.

Both types of lesions are sensitive to the sun. People with these types of lesions should avoid sun exposure as much as possible in several ways, such as:
Use sunscreen Wear protective clothing Wear a hat or umbrella when outdoors 2.3. Image of lupus erythematosus: Alopecia areata Lupus erythematosus can cause hair loss, thinning hair in one area or the whole head. There are many different factors that cause hair loss in patients with lupus, including:
Lupus causes sores on the scalp that can cause temporary hair loss. If the sore leaves a scar, then the hair cannot grow back in that area. Severe lupus erythematosus can cause temporary hair loss if dermatitis is present. Patients often grow back hair when using medication to control symptoms of the disease. Some medications for lupus erythematosus can cause hair loss. As some steroids and immunosuppressants can cause hair to become brittle, leading to hair loss.

2.4. Picture of lupus erythematosus: Joint swelling and pain One of the most common symptoms of lupus is joint problems. The disease can cause arthritis with manifestations such as swelling, heat, and pain in the joints.
This condition usually affects the legs and hands including: finger joints, toes, wrist joints, knee joints, ankle joints.

Lupus erythematosus can cause nails to crack or fall off. Nails may be discolored with blue spots at the base of the nail. This condition can cause inflammation of the small blood vessels. Swelling can also cause the skin around the base of the nail to become red and swollen.

People with lupus erythematosus may have photosensitivity, which is sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light. They may find they burn more easily than others.

The sun can also trigger the development of skin lesions such as a butterfly rash.
2.7. Picture of lupus: Cold, blue, or pale hands or feet Some people with lupus experience Raynaud's phenomenon, which affects the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, hands, or feet.

Raynaud's phenomenon causes the blood vessels in the extremities to constrict, causing the extremities to become blue or pale, as well as to cause tingling, numbness, and pain.
Some patients may experience this in cold temperatures or under stress. Patients can manage Raynaud's symptoms by avoiding cold temperatures, dressing warmly, wearing gloves, socks and boots, avoiding stress by relaxing or meditating

Lupus erythematosus can affect the eye and the area around the eye such as:
The retina of the eye may not have an adequate blood supply, resulting in decreased or lost vision. Lupus erythematosus lesions may appear on the eyelids. The lacrimal glands may not produce enough tears to cause dry eyes. The outer layer of the eye can become inflamed and red, a condition known as scleritis.

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Reference source: webmd.com