| BMI | body mass index |
| cDNA | complementary DNA |
| CLE | cutaneous lupus erythematosus |
| DEG | differentially expressed gene |
| DLE | discoid lupus erythematosus |
| FFPE | formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded |
| IFN | interferon; |
| SCLE | subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| UV | ultraviolet |