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Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs of the body. The skin can be affected in systemic lupus erythematous or can be the only system affected such as in chronic cutaneous lupus erythematous (CCLE) and subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). History, physical, laboratory evaluation, and skin biopsy can aid in the diagnosis. Treatment varies depending on severity of skin involvement and can be in conjunction with a rheumatologist.