Systemic lupus erythematosus is a risk factor for having multiple subtypes of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) can present with one or multiple different subtypes of CLE. There is limited understanding of the prevalence and associated risk factors for having multiple CLE subtype diagnoses.

Objective

This study characterized the frequency and risk factors for having multiple CLE subtypes.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study of 319 patients with CLE enrolled in the University of Texas Southwestern Cutaneous Lupus Registry seen in outpatient dermatology clinics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2021. Demographic and clinical information was collected from each subject and compared using univariate and multivariable logistic regression ana

SUBMITTER: Lu G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780969 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature