Cutaneous Lupus Concerns from the Patient Perspective: A Qualitative Study

August 2021 in “ Lupus Science & Medicine ”

Daisy Yan, Danielle Zamalin, Srita Chakka, Rebecca L. Krain, Josef Symon S. Concha, Rui Feng, Sarah Ahmed, Barbara White, Victoria P. Werth

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Studysummary This study identified six key concerns, including self-consciousness and physical symptoms, among patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus that should be considered in quality-of-life assessments.

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