Systemic lupus erythematosus in dermatological practice

Abstract

Despite significant advances in the study of the etiology and pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus, the diagnosis of this disease is currently still causing certain difficulties. The active role of dermatologists in the early detection of systemic indicators of the process can be of key importance and be a consequence of a more favorable course of the disease with timely interdisciplinary interaction. A competent approach to monitoring patients, constructive interaction in tandem between a dermatologist and a rheumatologist is the key to reliable diagnosis and early initiation of pathogenetic treatment. With such a variety of clinical manifestations, especially in atypical variants of the disease, verification of the diagnosis is difficult. In this regard, the article presents descriptions of two clinical cases of systemic lupus erythematosus in dermatological practice.