Hormonal supplementation as treatment for cyclical rashes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Skin involvement is common in patients with SLE, and in some cases is related to the menstrual period. We describe the clinical course of 3 patients with menstrual related rashes who experienced a significant improvement from their skin disease after the initiation of oral contraceptives. The potential role of hormones in the manifestations of SLE is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Contraceptives, Oral
- Dermatitis
- Estradiol Congeners
- Ethinyl Estradiol
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic