What is subacute lupus erythematosus

Many of our friends may have no idea about the symptoms and causes of subacute lupus erythematosus, and they also don’t know what kind of disease it is. Therefore, we recommend that you learn more about the relevant information in your life. In fact, subacute lupus erythematosus is a disease of lupus erythematosus, the main manifestation of which is the appearance of erythema on the skin, accompanied by itching symptoms.

The symptoms of subacute lupus erythematosus are relatively easy to detect in our daily lives, mainly because this disease is accompanied by itching, and we will find its existence in our lives, so we should go to the hospital immediately to receive treatment from a doctor after discovering this disease.

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a type between systemic lupus erythematosus and discoid lupus erythematosus, and is less likely to invade internal organs. Diagnostic points: It is more common in young people and both sexes can be affected, but it is more common in women. The skin lesions are widely distributed on the cheeks, nose, auricles, trunk, extensor side of the upper arm, hands and back of fingers. The skin lesions are scaly erythematous lesions, similar to psoriasis or pityriasis, or they can be annular, multi-annular, gyricular edematous infiltrative erythema, which may be accompanied by capillary dilation and pigmentation. Patients may have fever, joint pain and photosensitivity. A few people have heart and kidney involvement, but it is milder than the systemic type.

Lupus experts suggest: In daily life, patients with systemic lupus erythematosus should pay attention to the following points:

(1) Do not eat or eat less foods that increase photosensitivity, such as figs, astragalus, rapeseed, yellow mud snails, and celery. If eaten, avoid exposure to sunlight. Mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms and certain food dyes and tobacco may also have the potential to induce systemic lupus erythematosus, so try not to eat them or eat them in small amounts.

(2) High-protein diet: SLE patients with kidney damage often lose a large amount of protein in the urine, which can cause hypoproteinemia. Therefore, they must supplement with sufficient high-quality protein. They can drink more milk and eat more protein-rich foods such as soy products, eggs, lean meat, and fish.

(3) Low-fat diet: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have less activity and poor digestive function. They should eat light and easily digestible food and avoid greasy food containing high fat content.

I believe you all know what kind of disease subacute lupus erythematosus is now. When you encounter subacute lupus erythematosus in your life, you should know how to treat it. At the same time, you should have some understanding of the symptoms and causes of subacute lupus erythematosus.