Drug-induced lupus erythematosus

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Antibodies

Lupus, discoid on a child's face

Lupus, discoid on the face

Lupus, discoid - view of lesions on the chest

Be aware of the risk when taking medications that are known to cause this reaction. If symptoms begin to appear, consult your health care provider about the advisability of changing medication.

Harris ED, Budd RC, Genovese MC, Firestein GS, Sargent JS, Sledge CB. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 7th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2005:1183, 1598.

Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby. 2001:1270.

Review Date: 08/02/2005
Reviewed By: Ariel D. Teitel, M.D., M.B.A., Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.