Patient's question:
Can systemic lupus erythematosus be cured?Doctor's answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, which cannot be cured but can be controlled. Don't worry. As long as you have regular follow-up in the department of rheumatology and immunology, it can be controlled. It is an autoimmune disease where a large number of autoantibodies appear in the body. Since the cause and pathogenesis are not yet clear, there is no specific drug that can cure or prevent the occurrence of this disease. With the increase in early diagnosis methods and the improvement of lupus treatment, the 10-year survival rate for patients is currently >90%, and the 20-year survival rate can reach 75%.