Management for cutaneous and mucosal features of SLE

See management for cutaneous lupus erythematosus in the Dermatology guidelines.

Nonscarring alopecia has no specific therapy but usually resolves as remission is achieved.

Oral and nasopharyngeal ulcers associated with SLE usually only require topical treatment. Local anaesthetic preparations provide symptomatic relief. Topical corticosteroids can promote healing if the ulceration is prolonged or severe. For more information, see Recurrent aphthous ulcerative disease in the Oral and Dental guidelines.

Sicca symptoms (ie dry mouth secondary to salivary gland dysfunction) are common in SLE. For information on sicca symptoms and advice on management, see Sicca symptoms in inflammatory connective tissue diseases.