Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE Quiz
Check your symptoms and
find possible causes with AI for free
Worried about your symptoms?
Start the test with our free AI Symptom Checker.
This will help us personalize your assessment.
By starting the symptom checker, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Redness of the skin
Red when exposed to the sun
Circular/ target-like lesions
My skin is dry
Red spots on skin
Rashes over sun-exposed areas
Skin peeling
Not seeing your symptoms? No worries!
What is Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE?
This autoimmune condition occurs when the immune system attacks its own tissues in the skin. It is characterized by red, raised, and dry sores or rashes on the body. Triggers include certain medications and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Adult women are at higher risk. People with SCLE may or may not have the autoimmune disease, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus).
Typical Symptoms of Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE
- Redness in sun-exposed areas of skin
- Dry and flaky skin
- There is a net-like or circular rash on parts of my skin
- Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
- Red rash over cheeks
- Redness, bumps, or irritation on the skin
- Skin problems
Diagnostic Questions for Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have redness on sun-exposed skin?
- Do you have dry and flaky skin?
- Do you have a net-like or circular rash on your skin?
- Do you have multiple red areas or spots on your skin?
- Do you have red rashes on your cheeks?
Treatment of Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE
Individuals with SCLE should ensure adequate sun protection (sunscreen, seeking shade when outdoors). Creams and ointments are often used while systemic oral medications to suppress inflammation and reduce inflammation are used in more severe cases.
Reviewed By:
Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
Content updated on Feb 19, 2025
Following the Medical Content Editorial Policy
Was this page helpful?
Tell your friends about us.
We would love to help them too.
Think you might have
Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE?
Try a symptom check testHow Ubie Can Help You
With a free 3-min quiz, powered by Ubie's AI and doctors, find possible causes of your symptoms.
This questionnaire is customized to your situation and symptoms, including the following personal information:
Biological Sex - helps us provide relevant suggestions for male vs. female conditions.
Age - adjusts our guidance based on any age-related health factors.
History - considers past illnesses, surgeries, family history, and lifestyle choices.
Your symptoms
Our AI
Your report
Your personal report will tell you
✔ When to see a doctor
✔︎ What causes your symptoms
✔︎ Treatment information etc.
People with similar symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes
- Increase in dandruff
- Dry flaky skin
- Scaly skin
- Cracked skin
- Scaly skin that rubs off
- Desquamation
Symptoms Related to Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE
Diseases Related to Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus SCLE
Ubie is supervised by 50+ medical experts worldwide
Our symptom checker AI is continuously refined with input from experienced physicians, empowering them to make more accurate diagnoses.
Ubie is recognized by healthcare and tech leaders
“World’s Best Digital
Health Companies”
Newsweek 2024
“Best With AI”
Google Play Best of 2023
“Best in Class”
Digital Health Awards 2023 (Quarterfinalist)
Which is the best Symptom Checker?
Ubie’s symptom checker demonstrated a Top-10 hit accuracy of 71.6%, surpassing the performance of several leading symptom checkers in the market, which averaged around 60% accuracy in similar assessments.
Link to full study:
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.08.29.24312810v1References
Walling HW, Sontheimer RD (2010). Cutaneous lupus erythematosus: issues in diagnosis and treatment. American journal of clinical dermatology.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19824738/Lowe GC, Henderson CL, Grau RH, Hansen CB, Sontheimer RD (2010). A systematic review of drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. The British journal of dermatology.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21039412/Vera-Recabarren MA, García-Carrasco M, Ramos-Casals M, Herrero C (2010). Comparative analysis of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus: clinical and immunological study of 270 patients. The British journal of dermatology.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19785596/