The topic Tumid Lupus Erythematosus you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus.

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• Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (ICLE), or commonly Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus, is an uncommon subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE), Acute Cutaneous Lupus, Erythematosus (ACLE) or Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) hat form a group of autoimmune disorders affecting the skin primarily. Some researchers classify ICLE as a separate entity in itself, but this is currently under debate
• Autoimmune disorders cause the body to mistake normal healthy tissues and organs for dangerous foreign material and attack them leading to long-term chronic inflammation
• Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus may be described as a milder form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) presenting only skin symptoms in a vast majority of the affected individuals. Also, unlike other lupus types that mostly affect women, ICLE shows a preference for adult males
• Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus is characterized by the presence of the skin manifestations of the subtype of lupus under which the disorder is classified.  This diagnosis is made in cases where the findings are intermittent and milder than usually seen
• Most of the findings are on the sun-exposed areas of the body. The skin eruptions get worse on exposure to sunlight, but they improve during the winter months
• The exact cause of Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus is not yet known. A very small minority of cases may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is a serious disorder that can potentially involve several organs and systems of the body
• Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus may be diagnosed through physical examination, complete medical history, and specialized blood tests. The treatment of ICLE may involve topical applications, oral medication, phototherapy, and systemic corticosteroids for severe symptoms
• The prognosis depends on the severity of the disorder and its response to therapy. In general, the prognosis of Intermittent Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus is much better than many other subtypes of cutaneous lupus erythematosus

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