Lupus

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Diagnosis

The American College of Rheumatology has established the criteria for the classification of lupus SLE is diagnosed if more than 4 of the following are present.

Malar rash (butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose)
Rash (raised red patches on the skin)
Photosensitivity (rash caused by exposure to sunlight)
Mouth or nose ulcers (usually painless)
Non-erosive arthritis (does not destroy the bones surrounding the joints), which occurs in 2 or more joints and causes...Read the full article