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Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous

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Definition: A form of lupus erythematosus in which the skin may be the only organ involved or in which skin involvement precedes the spread into other body systems. It has been classified into three forms - acute (= LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC with skin lesions), subacute, and chronic (= LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, DISCOID).  acute: consider LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC if skin lesions are paramount   
Examples Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid 		Other names Lupus Erythematosus, Subacute Cutaneous; Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Subacute; Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Chilblain lupus  0   *Chilblains *Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous.

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