Question 1

are there official recommendations for treating discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You already know to stay out of the sun / use sunblock / broad brim hat.  You probably have a fluorinated glucocorticoid -- a little can go a long way.  Some physicians will try oral antimalarials for discoid lupus.

Question 2

is discoid lupus cancer?

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No: It is a chronic, autoimmune skin disorder and does not predispose to cancer.

Question 3

are discoid lupus and sle different?

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Yes: Discoid lupus is confined to the skin while systemic lupus can affect literally any organ of the body including the skin.

Question 4

i have discoid lupus, can i donate blood?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While we understand that diseases like lupus is caused by antibodies in the blood that bind to your own tissues, it is still unclear if can be transferred to another patient.

Question 5

could you get pregnant if you have discoid lupus?

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Yes: Yes, but you need to confer with doctors first.  Discoid on occasion can transition to systemic lupus so you would want to get checked.  Also you would need to have medications reviewed with your doctor.  Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is safe in pregnancy, but if you are on medications such as methotrexate, these would have to be stopped long before any attempts at conception are made.
See your doctor to talk more.

Question 6

i have discoid lupus- is there anything that will help get my rash to go away?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone crea,s: For mild cases topical steroids can help. However if it is not totally responsive to topical steroids or there is potential for scarring oral plaque nil is used. An eye exam is required at baseline ad at 6 month intervals to check for loss of peripheral vision.

Question 7

what is the description, conditions, symtoms, risk factors & treatments assocated with discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Discoid Lupus (DLE): DLE is a chronic cutaneous autoimmune skin disorder characterized by DLE cerythematous-to-violaceous, scaly plaques with prominent follicular plugging that often results in scarring and atrophy (see the images below). DLE may occur in the absence of systemic disease, or it may occur in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Read this:emedicine.medscape.com/article/1065529-overview

Question 8

what are the tests for discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Exam is best: The sores with pale center and dark rim, uneven scales / crusts are usually easy to diagnose on physical exam by a general physician; any dermatologist can make the call easily.  If there is doubt, punch biopsy shows distinctive features to the pathologist that will remove any doubt; both a standard stain and a "lupus band test" may be performed.  Dle is usually manageable but not curable.

Question 9

what kind of condition is discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Milder form of lupus: Discoid lupus is a milder form of lupus erythematosus, that affects mainly the skin.  However, classical lupus may present as skin lesions and progress to more serious illness.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Scarring rash: Lupus affects in the skin in discoid lupus and in some cases of sle. There is redness usually on the cheeks, nose , possibly ears and scalp. It can show broken blood vessels, depressed scars, and a purple border. Topical or injections of steroids are often helpful. In more severe case oral antimalarials are used.

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