Standard Care RA Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Prognosis
Treatment
No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. There are also different treatments for the complications associated with lupus. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the disease.
Only three drugs are currently FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:
- Prednisone
- Aspirin
- Hydroxychloroquine
However, none of these drugs are the current standard of care. In everyday practice, numerous other drugs are...
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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Lupus develops when your body's immune system mistakenly attack the body's own cells rather than protecting them from outside invaders.... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, often life-long, autoimmune disease. It can be mild to severe, and affects mostly women. SLE may... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SLE can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can fluctuate and mimic those of other diseases. A doctor will make a diagnosis of SLE based on symptoms,... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Severe SLECorticosteroidsSevere SLE is treated with corticosteroids, also called steroids, which suppress the inflammatory process. Steroids can... Read more »
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Staying ActivePeople with SLE should try to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Light-to-moderate exercise, interspersed with rest periods, is... Read more »
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