Lupus erythematosus cutaneous: clinical and laboratory analysis

Authors

  • Priscila Maria da Silva Gomes Faculdade Souza Marques (FSM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/sustinere.2015.17324

Keywords:

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Immunology, erythema, photosensitivity

Abstract

Lupus erythematosus (LE) is included among the so-called connective tissue diseases and is divided into a systemic form systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a skin cutaneous lupus erythematosus form (LEC). The LE is a heterogeneous and multisystemic autoimmune disease characterized by the production of antibodies that fight your own body instead of fighting antigens. Lupus is a disease most frequently between the ages of 20 to 50 years, affecting more women than men involving, in most cases, patients with a family history of lupus and other autoimmune diseases.

Author Biography

Priscila Maria da Silva Gomes, Faculdade Souza Marques (FSM)

Biologist - Specialist in Clinical Analysis - Parasitology - Faculdade Souza Marques (FSM) – RJ – Brasil

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Published

2015-07-16

How to Cite

Gomes, P. M. da S. (2015). Lupus erythematosus cutaneous: clinical and laboratory analysis. Revista Sustinere, 3(1), 3–21. https://doi.org/10.12957/sustinere.2015.17324

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2015): REVISTA SUSTINERE (JAN - JUN)

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ARTIGOS (Articles)

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