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ASCP SkinPro got a glow-up! Check out new app content at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 77 develop CLE.3 In a smaller population, CLE also occurs on its own. While CLE cannot be cured, it can be effectively treated. Treatment includes medications, skin protection, and lifestyle changes. Lupus affects everyone differently. Symptoms include fatigue, fever, hair loss (scarring alopecia), rashes (especially a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose, and/or a rash on the eyelids), lung problems, kidney problems, swollen or painful joints and muscles, dry mouth and mouth sores, dry eyes, and difficulty remembering or confusion. Treatment includes altering lifestyle practices. You can help by recommending ways for your client to prevent sun exposure and harsh indoor lighting, and incorporate relaxation techniques and sleep practices that help manage the related exhaustion. Psoriasis Psoriasis occurs when the immune system faultily becomes overactive and speeds up skin cell growth. Symptoms include patches of inflamed skin, itchiness, dryness, cracked skin, nails that are pitted, and, if it is affected, a scaly scalp. This condition tends to run in families, and it's not unusual for multiple family members to be affected. Psoriasis affects 8 million American adults and 125 million people worldwide.4 This means chances are high that over the course of your practice, you will see a client who is living with some form of psoriasis. Psoriasis usually appears in early adulthood, but it can affect anyone regardless of age. For most people, it affects only a few body areas. Plaques can build up anywhere on the body, but they most often occur on the scalp, low back, elbows, and knees. You may have heard the phrase heartbreak of psoriasis. This is because the recurrence of skin plaques from psoriasis is difficult to cope with emotionally and socially if not treated correctly. Plaques will heal and then come back at various times throughout life. Infections, skin injuries, sun exposure, medications, alcohol, and stress can stimulate the condition. It is always helpful if the individual knows their body and the triggers they should try to avoid. Scleroderma Connective tissue is the tissue that connects, supports, and separates all types of body tissues. Scleroderma is a chronic, autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by thickening and hardening of the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs due to excess collagen production. Scleroderma impacts people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It's estimated that up to 300,000 Americans live with scleroderma, a third of whom have systemic scleroderma.5 Localized scleroderma affects mostly the skin, but it can also affect bones and muscles. Systemic scleroderma affects more than skin, bones, and muscles—it may involve the internal organs, including the heart, lungs, digestive tract, and kidneys. The severity and outcome of scleroderma differ from person to person. There is no cure, but a combination of self-care strategies and medications can help ease symptoms and prevent complications. To ensure your professional sensitivity regarding recommendations, you should be aware that the most common symptoms Psoriasis