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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment For Cutaneous And Mild Sle
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE
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Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE
Creams. Steroid creams are often used for skin lesions. However, many patients with discoid lupus do not respond to steroids, particularly if they have eruptions that are caused by sun sensitivity. A cream derived from vitamin A (Tegison) may help some lesions that do not clear up with steroid creams.
Sun Protection. Sun protection is essential. Patients should always use sunblock creams (not just sunscreens) and always wear hats and clothing made of tightly wo...
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...interactions.Regular use of even over-the-counter NSAIDs may be hazardous for anyone and has been associated many side effects. Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Severe SLE
...choose between the long-term toxicity of corticosteroids and the complications of active disease.Side Effects of Long-Term Oral Corticosteroids. Unfortunately, serious and even life-threatening... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment
...the disease.Only three drugs are technically FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:PrednisoneAspirinHydroxychloroquineHowever, none of theseare the standard of care. In everyday practice,... Read more »Rheumatoid arthritis
...before a patient sees any benefit from these medications. Because they are associated with toxic side effects, the patient must have frequent blood tests. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
...should not be taken for more than2 days and should be discontinued when symptoms are relieved.Side effects include headache and stomach distress. The drug turns urine a red or orange color, which... Read more »
Medications
...ORAL Pronounced: (hi-DROX-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin) Side Effects Nausea, stomach cramps, loss of... Read more »
...find the dose that works best with the fewest side effects. Use this medication regularly... Read more »
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does... Read more »
...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »
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