[Ultraviolet radiation in the pathogenesis of lupus erythematosus]. / UV-induzierte Pathogenese des Lupus erythematodes.
Dermatologie (Heidelb)
; 75(7): 528-538, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Photosensitivity represents an increased inflammatory reaction to sunlight, which can be observed particularly in the autoimmune disease lupus erythematosus. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) can be provoked by ultraviolet (UV) radiation and can cause both acute, nonscarring and chronic, scarring skin changes. In systemic lupus erythematosus, on the other hand, provocation by UV radiation can lead to flare or progression of systemic involvement. The etiology of lupus erythematosus is multifactorial and includes genetic, epigenetic and immunologic mechanisms. In this review, we address the effect of UV radiation on healthy skin and photosensitive skin using the example of lupus erythematosus. We describe possible mechanisms of UV-triggered immune responses that could offer therapeutic approaches. Currently, photosensitivity can only be prevented by avoiding UV exposure itself. Therefore, it is important to better understand the underlying mechanisms in order to develop strategies to counteract the deleterious effects of photosensitivity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ultraviolet Rays
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Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
Limits:
Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Dermatologie (Heidelb)
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Die Dermatologie (Heidelberg. Online)
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Alemania