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How do you monitor patients with cutaneous lupus for progression to SLE?

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Dermatology · Ohio State University Medical Center

I think it is prudent to check patients with a new diagnosis of cutaneous lupus for any signs of SLE, typically with CBC, CMP, UA, complement levels, and ANA by IFA.

If negative, I just screen with review of systems and check labs if something comes up.

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