What to eat to treat lupus erythematosus

There is no cure for lupus erythematosus, but most patients are relieved by medication. The drugs used to treat lupus erythematosus mainly include glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants, and if the disease is severe, it can be combined with plasma exchange, thymectomy and other methods.

1. Glucocorticoids:

1. Oral drugs: commonly used drugs include prednisone acetate, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone acetonide or gamma globulin, etc., and the specific drugs need to be decided according to the type and severity of lupus erythematosus under the guidance of a doctor;

2. Topical drugs: such as tacrolimus ointment, hydrocortisone butyrate cream, etc., can be used for erythema or ulcerative skin lesions on the face and mucous membranes, and are effective for skin and mucosal damage and systemic inflammatory reactions;

3. Intravenous infusion or oral administration: such as cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, etc., suitable for patients with serious disease or poor effect of glucocorticoid therapy;

4. Others: Since lupus erythematosus may affect the function of organs, such as kidneys, heart, etc., immunosuppressants can be used for treatment, such as cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, etc.

2. Immunosuppressants:

1. Co-infected patients: For patients with lupus erythematosus and infection, immunosuppressants can be used for treatment under the advice of doctors, such as prednisolone, methylprednisolone and other drugs can be used for anti-inflammatory when there is pleural effusion or thrombophlebitis;

2. Induction of remission period: For the induction of remission period of lupus erythematosus, glucocorticoids can only play a maintenance role, commonly used azathioprine, methotrexate, etc., and specific medication needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor;

3. Maintenance therapy: During the maintenance treatment of lupus erythematosus, low-dose glucocorticoids are required for maintenance therapy, such as prednisone, methylprednisolone, etc.

There is also a need for health education for patients with lupus erythematosus, to help them build confidence and courage to overcome the disease, and to encourage patients to build confidence in overcoming the disease.