Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in India: A Clinico-Serological Correlation

June 2022 in “ Cureus ”

Rachita Mathur, Kirti Deo, Aishwarya Raheja

systemic lupus erythematosus SLE malar rash photosensitivity non-scarring alopecia antinuclear antibody anti-double-stranded DNA lupus ANA anti-dsDNA

Studysummary This study found that in the Indian population, SLE patients with only skin manifestations often had a positive immunological profile, suggesting early identification of disease before systemic symptoms develop.

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