THERAPY LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

therapy

The therapy depends on the type of illness. For example, is it a lupus that is through Medication If possible, these medications will be discontinued.

Take center stage cortisone and Immunosuppressants, substances that suppress the immune system. Cortisone is primarily intended to inhibit inflammation in the affected organs, while immunosuppressants are intended to suppress the body's own defense system. The latter can be explained by the fact that our immune system in lupus is directed against the body's own cells. The aim is to dampen this undesirable effect.

At a cutaneous lupus (i.e. a lupus, which is limited to the skin) Retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives), creams with a high sun protection factor and cortisone ointments are used.

Is lupus one of the heaviest kind, i.e. systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the therapy is structured as follows:

In any case, it is very important to have the Blood pressureto those already endangered by the disease itself kidney in their function. In cases that are less severe and where no organs are involved, pain relievers, such as ASS 100 or ibuprofen, plus hydrochloroquine given for joint pain. Cortisone is only given in flare-ups.

If there is a severe case with the impairment of (vital) organs, the therapy is different. Here, high doses of cortisone are given and the body's own defense system is suppressed by immunosuppressants.

Cortisone and immunosuppressants suppress the body's defense system. This ensures that the immune complexes that want to fight the deposited DNA do not even form. The body's defenses are so bad that the cause of the disease cannot be combated at all.

With a strong suppression (suppression) of the immune system one has to be careful, however, as there is a high risk of infection for the patient. Even the lightest cold can be dangerous for these patients. The now suppressed and less active defense system can also fight viruses, bacteria and other pathogens much more poorly.