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    GlossaryAcute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

    autoimmune skin condition causing red, butterfly-shaped facial rash

    Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (ACLE) is a form of lupus that primarily affects the skin, often presenting as a red, butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose. This condition is typically associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, leading to inflammation and damage in various organs.

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      2 citations, January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
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      Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
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      149 citations, July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics”
      Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.

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