The cost of treatment for SLE varies because each person’s presentation is different and the severity of the disease varies. In the case of mild lupus erythematosus, only small doses of hormones and medications such as hydroxychloroquine are needed, and the cost is usually about $300-500 or less a month. If lupus erythematosus develops lupus nephritis, hematologic damage and lupus encephalopathy, sufficient hormones as well as immunosuppressants are needed. If cyclophosphamide is chosen, the cost is about 100 yuan a month, but if morte-macrolide and cyclosporine are needed, the cost of such immunosuppressants is more than 1000 yuan a month. So it depends on the patient’s financial status as well as the condition to choose the treatment method. However, lupus erythematosus is now included in the management of chronic diseases, and special outpatient clinics can apply for reimbursement. And this disease is controllable and curable, so don’t give up the treatment because of the cost.