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Systemic lupus erythematosus, often abbreviated to SLE or lupus, is a systemic autoimmune disease (or autoimmune connective tissue disease) that can affect any part of the body. Lupus symptoms has a wide range which span the body. As occurs in other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. It is a Type III hypersensitivity reaction caused by antibody-immune complex formation.
The most important thing for DLE patients is avoidance of UV light. Use of sun block, protective clothing and avoiding sunlight and tanning beds is very important. Topical corticosteroids may be used as well as corticosteroid injections. Sometimes antimalarials are also used. Retinoid drugs such as isotretinoin (Accutane), etretinate (Tegison), and acitretin (Soriatane) are some times used in resistant cases.