Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013605",
  "term": "Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A distinct form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by non-scarring, photosensitive skin lesions that appear as either papulosquamous plaques or annular (ring-shaped) erythema. The condition primarily affects sun-exposed areas of the skin and follows a relapsing and remitting course. Patients with this condition frequently test positive for anti-Ro/SSA autoantibodies, which are a key diagnostic marker.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoantibody",
    "dermatitis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/subacute-cutaneous-lupus-erythematosus/"
}