Welcome to the forum Tricia
I'm sorry about your diagnosis - it sounds very uncomfortable !
I'm sorry but I haven't heard of nodules associated with subacute cutaneous, that's assuming you mean small lumps under the skin?
Typical subacute skin lesions ( abnormalities) come in two major sorts, rough scaley areas like psoriasis and red wavy rings as shown in the pictures here.
http://www.dermis.net/dermisroot/en/38885/diagnose.htm.
What treatment are you getting for this lupus and do you have any other lupus symptoms such as joint aches and pains or fatigue ? Do you have any skin problems anywhere else ? SCLE is usually on sun exposed areas typically upper arms, back and chest and occasionally on the face.
I hope they have done the full range of tests and a urine test to check there are no hidden signs of disease such as anemia, or potential risks. Most people with subacute have two antibodies and some systemic disease although very rarely serious organ involvement. The usual first line therapy for skin and general disease is an anti malarial.
Sometimes lesions themselves are treated with steroid injections that can reduce inflammation fast. Sometimes a short course of oral steroids is used to reduce general inflammation.
If you don't have much confidence in this doctor and the treatment he's offering maybe you should get a second opinion.
Sorry not to be more help.
Keep in touch and I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Bye for now
Clare
ps It's best not to take a sulfonamide antibiotic - they can trigger flares.
I'm sorry about your diagnosis - it sounds very uncomfortable !
I'm sorry but I haven't heard of nodules associated with subacute cutaneous, that's assuming you mean small lumps under the skin?
Typical subacute skin lesions ( abnormalities) come in two major sorts, rough scaley areas like psoriasis and red wavy rings as shown in the pictures here.
http://www.dermis.net/dermisroot/en/38885/diagnose.htm.
What treatment are you getting for this lupus and do you have any other lupus symptoms such as joint aches and pains or fatigue ? Do you have any skin problems anywhere else ? SCLE is usually on sun exposed areas typically upper arms, back and chest and occasionally on the face.
I hope they have done the full range of tests and a urine test to check there are no hidden signs of disease such as anemia, or potential risks. Most people with subacute have two antibodies and some systemic disease although very rarely serious organ involvement. The usual first line therapy for skin and general disease is an anti malarial.
Sometimes lesions themselves are treated with steroid injections that can reduce inflammation fast. Sometimes a short course of oral steroids is used to reduce general inflammation.
If you don't have much confidence in this doctor and the treatment he's offering maybe you should get a second opinion.
Sorry not to be more help.
Keep in touch and I hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Bye for now
Clare
ps It's best not to take a sulfonamide antibiotic - they can trigger flares.