Cutaneous lupus and the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index instrument

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2010 Feb;36(1):33-51, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2009.12.001.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, including classification schemes, disease subtypes, and therapy. It also describes the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index, a novel clinical outcome instrument that quantifies cutaneous activity and damage in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / diagnosis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / complications
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / diagnosis