Lupus

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Diagnosis


The American College of Rheumatology has established the criteria for the classification of lupus SLE is diagnosed if more than 4 of the following are present.

Malar rash (butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose)
Discoid lupus rash (scarring, round rashes found most commonly on the face and scalp)
Photosensitivity (rash on sun exposed areas of the body due to exposure to sunlight)
Mouth or nose ulcers (usually painless)
Non-erosive arthritis (does not destro...Read the full article