LR may lead to livedoid vasculitis, which can cause skin breakdown and ... into the tissues. A biopsy of this pustular lesion is slightly atypical of lupus; however, it may represent an acute ...

Livedo reticularis was confirmed by biopsy (see Figure 1). Skin looks mottled ... clue to a serious medical underlying illness as lupus erythematosus. Disturbances of hormonal and autonomic ...

It was very painful and I had red raised nodules on my skin. I’ve worked for a dermatologist for years and I finally asked if I could have a biopsy of my scalp. After several days, the biopsy results ...

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE), an autoimmune-mediated disease that is characterized by widespread hardening of the skin, is triggered by various environmental factors, including ...

24%). Requiring erythema alone for entry into cutaneous lupus erythematosus trials may exclude patients with skin of color and increase health disparities, according to a study. “Measures that ...

RA can also affect your eyes, lungs, and skin. Some people with RA ... And if you're suspected of having lupus, a urinalysis and a tissue biopsy may be performed to gauge organ involvement.

were a significant predictor of flare in patients with a history of biopsy-proven nephritis”, explains the study's lead researcher Chaim Putterman. Lupus nephritis is a common manifestation of ...