How common is lupus profundus?
Unfortunately, the available information doesn't include specific statistics about lupus profundus. This is a rare subtype of cutaneous lupus that affects deeper skin tissue, but exact prevalence data isn't provided in the current resources.
What we do know is that lupus overall affects Show Full Answer
How common is lupus profundus?
Unfortunately, the available information doesn't include specific statistics about lupus profundus. This is a rare subtype of cutaneous lupus that affects deeper skin tissue, but exact prevalence data isn't provided in the current resources.
What we do know is that lupus overall affects approximately 1.5 million people in the United States and 5 million worldwide. About 16,000 new cases are diagnosed yearly in the U.S.
The most common form is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which affects many organs. Cutaneous forms like lupus profundus are less common than SLE, but specific numbers for this particular subtype aren't readily available.
If you're dealing with lupus profundus specifically, your rheumatologist or dermatologist would be the best resource for understanding how rare your particular form is and what that means for your treatment options.
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