A review of cutaneous lupus erythematosus: improving outcomes with a multidisciplinary approach

Abstract

Paul Jarrett,1,2 Victoria P Werth3,41Department of Dermatology, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand; 2Department of Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; 3Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA; 4Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USAAbstract: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus encompasses a spectrum of cutaneous disease with different phenotypes, and it potentially intersects with many disciplines in medicine. This review examines the epidemiology, clinical subtypes, pathology, psychology and intervention options for this disorder. It is important to understand the psychological distress that cutaneous lupus can cause and if needed actively investigate this possibility with the patient. Careful liaison between disciplines will achieve the optimum outcome.Keywords: epidemiology, definitions, subtypes, pathology, psychology, treatment

Keywords

• Epidemiology
• Definitions
• Subtypes
• Pathology
• Psychology
• Treatment