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Lupus erythematosus
Subacute cutaneous lupus

Subacute cutaneous lupus

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Subacute cutaneous lupus is a condition due the immune system inappropriately targeting the affected person's skin, causing small areas of redness and pain on the skin that are very sensitive to sunlight and are associated with fever and fatigue.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Lupus erythematosus

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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