Disease severity and prophylactic measures in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus: results of a worldwide questionnaire-based study

Postȩpy dermatologii i alergologii
D SamotijA Reich

Abstract

Due to a wide array of dermatologic manifestations, assessment of disease severity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) remains challenging. Given a need for some standardization in this field, we conducted a worldwide questionnaire-based study among physicians experienced in CLE management. We asked about CLE assessment, their prophylactic measures advised to patients, and treatment recommendations. A total of 83 completed questionnaires were received. Participating physicians recommended assessing disease severity at each patient's visit (39.1%), monthly (4.9%) or at least every third month (17.3%). Almost half of the responding physicians (47.0%) waited 2-3 months before identifying a specific treatment option as not effective. The vast part of the participants informed their patients about of the risks of sun exposure and advised adequate preventive measures. Smoking was less frequently a matter of discussion between physicians and their patients. Recommendations for the timing of CLE severity assessment likely depends on disease severity and the type of therapeutic intervention. Proper patient education about effective prophylactic measures should be included during routine CLE patient consultations.

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