Ultraviolet light, immune cells, cytokines and deposition of immunoglobulins all seem to have a role in the development of skin lesions in SLE. This Review discusses recent advances in understanding of the cellular, cytokine and molecular processes underlying the cutaneous manifestations of SLE, focussing on processes or molecules that could potentially be exploited therapeutically.
- Guo-Min Deng
- George C. Tsokos
