Exogenous Factors in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Trattner, Akiva

doi:10.1159/000091905

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“…Moreover, there is also a change in food intake habits especially containing fewer antioxidants and various substance abuse commonly observed in the urban population. However, genetic susceptibility, autoimmune induction, immune system changes, drugs, and some infections are the main causes of LE [7]. Among these, some viral infections, and self-medication of drugs during the COVID pandemic like proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, and NSAIDs could have contributed to the rise of cases in Group B and Group C also [8][9][10][11][12].…”

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Changing Trends of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Odisha, India

Nayak,

Behera,

Dalei

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory skin disorder. Several studies have been published regarding its prevalence, demographic details, clinical spectrum, and various associated factors. In our out patient department (OPD), we noticed an increase in the number of cases of CLE in our area in the last few years. Therefore, the current cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the trends of CLE among patients who reported to a tertiary care hospital.Materials and Methods: The current study is a record-based cross-sectional study of 81 patients of CLE, who attended the dermatology OPD of a tertiary care hospital. Data were collected from 2017 to 2022 and were divided into three different periods of time (2017-2018, 2019-2020, and 2021-2022). Demographic details, clinical examination findings, and laboratory investigation reports were also collected.Results: There was a rising trend in the cases of CLE. Females outnumbered males (2:1, 66.67%). The increase in cases

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Changing Trends of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Odisha, India

Nayak,

Behera,

Dalei

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a clinical spectrum of autoimmune skin diseases, including acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, sub‐acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and discoid cutaneous lupus erythematosus (DCLE) . CLE can be triggered by various external factors, such as ultraviolet light, medication, infections, and irritant contact dermatitis.…”

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