Patient's question:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is treated with traditional Chinese medicine. I have many blisters on my body. After a 30-minute nap, they turned into purple spots. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said I had SLE. What about androgen treatment after getting this disease?Doctor's answer:
Currently, the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus is primarily based on Western medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine can only be used as a supplementary medication and cannot fully demonstrate its main role. Hormone replacement therapy with androgens is used in the treatment. Prednisone and methylprednisolone are commonly used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus. After conventional treatment, the condition can be controlled for a long period, with no relapse after medication discontinuation. The rheumatology department of the hospital conducts a thorough examination of 13 autoimmune tests and prescribes medication based on symptoms after diagnosis.