Pattern of Cutaneous Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study

November 2025 in “ Pacific Journal of Medical Research ”

Habib Imtiaz Ahmed, Abul Mahin Tazbir, Abdullah Al Morshed, Shamim Ahmed, Md Saiful Islam

systemic lupus erythematosus acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus malar rash alopecia cutaneous manifestations mucosal ulcers SLE ACLE

This study on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Dhaka involved 116 patients and highlighted the significant prevalence of cutaneous manifestations, particularly acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) with malar rash (57.75%). Nonspecific lesions like alopecia (42.2%) and mucosal ulcers (30.2%) were also common. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive dermatologic assessments in SLE patients for early diagnosis and effective management, especially in resource-limited settings.

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