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Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... Subacute cutaneous lupus ... > Mouth, Nasal Ulcers ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Drug Induced Lupus ... Constitutional symptoms ... constitutional symptoms ... Alopecia, oral ulcers ... #sle #comparison
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
reflux and peptic ulcer ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Binders #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
reflux and peptic ulcer ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Binders #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology # ... Nephrology