Lupus erythematosus

Question 1

Three major forms of cutaneous lupus are:

Answer 1

1. Acute
2. Subacute
3. chronic

Question 2

Which forms of cutaneous lupus occur by themselves and which occur along with SLE?

Answer 2

• all forms can occur as isolated cutaneous disease, and all can occur with concomitant SLE

Question 3

Should patients with cutaneous lupus all be evaluated for SLE?

Answer 3

you bet your ass