Cutaneous lupus symptoms
A histological hallmark of SLE is membranous glomerulonephritis with “wire loop” abnormalities. Childhood systemic lupus symptoms generally presents between the ages of 3 and 15, with girls outnumbering boys 4:1, and typical skin manifestations being butterfly eruption on the face and photosensitivity.
Cutaneous LE may be part of an uncommon disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Only a few people with cutaneous LE also have SLE. The most common presentation is with a malar eruption or ‘butterfly rash’ (red patches across the cheeks). Other skin changes in SLE are photosensitivity (a rash on all sun exposed skin), mouth ulcers, urticaria (hives) and diffuse hair thinning. Rarely, it may cause blisters (bullous LE).