Photoprotective habits of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have suggested that patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) are deficient in sunscreen use. Use of other photoprotective methods by patients with CLE has not been assessed to our knowledge.

Objective

We sought to identify demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with CLE who have the lowest overall sun-protection habits scores, and who are least likely to practice 5 individual photoprotective methods (ie, shade, sunscreen, long sleeves, hat, and sunglasses).

Methods

A total of 105 patients with CLE at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas completed a survey to evaluate their photoprotective practices. Additional information including demographics and clinical indicators related to CLE was collec

SUBMITTER: Yang SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3657339 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature