SLE

SLE systemic lupus erythematosus.

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SLE

abbr.

systemic lupus erythematosus

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

A chronic disease with many symptoms, including weakness, fatigue, joint pain, sores on the skin, and problems with the kidneys, spleen, and other organs.

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SLE,

abbreviation for systemic lupus erythematosus.

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SLE

systemic lupus erythematosus.

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SLE

Systemic lupus erythematosus, see there

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Patient discussion about SLE.

Q. Is a rash a symptom of lupus? My Sister has lupus for several years now. I recently developed a rash on my face. Is this a symptom of lupus? Could I have also been infected with this disease?

A. A rash could be a symptom of cutaneous lupus. The symptoms of cutaneous lupus may include a variety of different looking skin rashes, photosensitivity (where exposure to ultra-violet light triggers a rash), and sometimes ulcers on the inside of the nose or mouth. There are a variety of ways that cutaneous lupus rashes can appear. The distinctive rash is called the "butterfly rash," which is a rash that extends across the cheeks of the face and the bridge of the nose.