Allergic Disorders and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Common Pathogenesis and Caveats in Management
(1) Background: Allergic disorders and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are immune dysregulation conditions that are increasingly prevalent, with growing evidence suggesting shared pathogenesis. (2) Results: Patients with SLE have a higher risk of allergic conditions, particularly allergic rhinitis and asthma; notably, children born to mothers with SLE show an increased asthma risk. This association appears linked to shared mechanisms involving T-helper 2 cells, IgE, human leukocyte antigen, genetic factors, and environmental triggers. Various medications used in allergic disorders and SLE have benefits in both diseases. Many SLE medications benefit allergic dermatitis. Meanwhile, omalizumab used for severe asthma may reduce SLE activity. (3) Conclusions: More research is essential to clarify the shared pathways and cross-benefits of treatments for allergic disorders and SLE. Novel treatment strategies are warranted to clarify the roles of biologic treatment in allergic disorders in the setting of SLE.
Authors
- Reena Khianey
- Jamal Mikdashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0000-9801)
- Hee-Jae Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7384-6881)
- Saja Mustafa Ali
Institutions
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- University of Maryland Medical Center (US)
- University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Allergies
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/allergies5020010
- Primary Topic
- Mast cells and histamine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00