What are the treatments of lupus erythematosus?

Condition analysis:
Most people will see a rheumatologist for their lupus treatment. A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in rheumatic diseases (arthritis and other inflammatory disorders, often involving the immune system). Clinical immunologists (doctors specializing in immune system disorders) may also treat people with lupus. As treatment progresses, other professionals often help. These may include nurses, psychologists, social workers, nephrologists (doctors who treat kidney disease), cardiologists (doctors specializing in the heart and blood vessels), hematologists (doctors specializing in blood disorders), endocrinologists (doctors specializing in problems related to the glands and hormones), dermatologists (doctors who treat skin disease), and neurologists (doctors specializing in disorders of the nervous system). It is also important for people with lupus to have a primary care doctor-usually a family physician or internist (internal medicine specialist)-who can coordinate care between their different health providers and treat other problems as they arise.

The range and effectiveness of treatments for lupus have increased dramatically in recent decades, giving doctors more choices in how to manage the disease. Medications used in the treatment of lupus include the following:
-- NSAIDs: For people with joint or chest pain or fever, drugs that decrease inflammation, called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are often used.

-- Antimalarials: These drugs were originally used to treat malaria, but doctors have found that they also are useful for lupus.

-- Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone, are related to cortisol, which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone.

-- Immunosuppressives: Immunosuppressives, such as cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil, restrain the overactive immune system by blocking the production of immune cells.

-- Biologics: Belimumab, a type of agent referred to as a B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) protein inhibitor, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2011 for patients with lupus who are receiving other standard therapies, including those listed above.

Instructions:
Coconut Oil: Due to the containment of medium-chain fatty acids, coconut oil is excellent in improving immune system and controlling negative response of the system.

How to use:
Consume 2 tablespoons of coconut oil on a daily basis
Use it in daily cooking
Add into juices or smoothies are also an option.