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Cutaneous Lupus and the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index Instrument

2010; Elsevier BV; Volume: 36; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.rdc.2009.12.001

1558-3163

Rachel S. Klein, Pamela A. Morganroth, Victoria P. Werth,

Dermatology and Skin Diseases

This article provides an overview of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, including classification schemes, disease subtypes, and therapy. It also describes the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index, a novel clinical outcome instrument that quantifies cutaneous activity and damage in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.