Systemic lupus erythematosus primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

There is no established method for the primary prevention of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Primary Prevention

There is no established method for prevention of systemic lupus erythematosus. However, preventing exposure to the risk factors listed below, especially flare-up-related risk factors, can help to decrease flare-up episodes or may even be helpful in SLE prevention:

  • Preventing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light
  • Cigarette smoking cessation[1]
  • Prevent working in crystalline silica work environment (e.g., cleaning powders, soil, pottery materials, cement, etc.) [2]
  • Prevent caring for a pet (especially a dog)

Protection

Moderate alcohol drinking may be protective for SLE.[3]

References

  1. Ghaussy NO, Sibbitt WL, Qualls CR (2001). "Cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus: a case-control study". J. Rheumatol. 28 (11): 2449–53. PMID 11708417.
  2. Parks CG, Cooper GS, Nylander-French LA, Sanderson WT, Dement JM, Cohen PL, Dooley MA, Treadwell EL, St Clair EW, Gilkeson GS, Hoppin JA, Savitz DA (2002). "Occupational exposure to crystalline silica and risk of systemic lupus erythematosus: a population-based, case-control study in the southeastern United States". Arthritis Rheum. 46 (7): 1840–50. doi:10.1002/art.10368. PMID 12124868.
  3. Wang J, Pan HF, Ye DQ, Su H, Li XP (2008). "Moderate alcohol drinking might be protective for systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Clin. Rheumatol. 27 (12): 1557–63. doi:10.1007/s10067-008-1004-z. PMID 18795396.

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