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- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE
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- 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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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Systematic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) OverviewSLE is an autoimmune disease that causes a chronic inflammatory condition. The inflammation triggered by... Read more »
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