Question 1

what do doctors do with discoid lupus?

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Several Rx's!: Discoid in some patients is easy to manage and in others hard.  One thing the pt. Can do is avoid uv light.  I typically put pts on Hydroxychloroquine @ 6mg/kg of body weight, and use Methotrexate subcutaneous 20-25mg/wk. I occasional add ridaura.  Some patients do well with azathioprine.  Others do well with cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil). Topical steroids and oral steroids are always options.

Question 2

can someone with discoid lupus get microdermabrasion?

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Yes: Microdermabrasion is a very superficial treatment when performed correctly. Please go to an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon and not just any beautician with a microdermabrader. Be careful and choosy with your professional. All the best, dr. Fred www.Cornerstoneplasticsurgery.Com.

Question 3

what is the difference between discoid lupus and discoid ecxema?

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Distinct illnesses: Discoid lupus is a chronic, tough-to-manage illness that will require protection from light and some tricky medication decisions. Discoid / nummumlar eczema is usually trivial and easily managed with some topical creams. I'm hoping it's the latter. Best wishes.

Question 4

are there long-term effects of discoid lupus on my child's health?

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Maybe: Disocoid lupus can cause localized s raring but 5 per cent of the cases are associated with systemic lupus which needs monitoring and approriate treatment. Discuss with the pediatrician.

Question 5

does any one treat discoid lupus?

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Yes: Any dermatologist can manage, but not cure, common discoid lupus. You already know to avoid sunlight. Topical or intralesional glucocorticoids have been standard for decades. Systemic Chloroquine or a similar drug are often helpful as well. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are a relatively new addition, and there are reports of success with topical retinoic acid derivatives.

Question 6

what kind of condition is discoid lupus?

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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 7

will discoid lupus give you any symptoms?

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Skin only: Discoid involves skin  only but 5 per cent have systemic lupus which can affect almost any organ with common involvement as arthritis, swelling, and in severe cases heart, lungs or kidney.S you must be monitored to rule out systemic involvement and minimize scarring and color changes on the skin.

Question 8

can discoid lupus turn into systemic lupus?

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Yes: Traditionally 5 per cent of the time , but the numbers vary depending on the series of patients chosen and time interval they were followed, .

Question 9

what is the drug of choice for discoid lupus?

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Not Fair: Every person is a different element that we have to figure out what works best for your body. You might have to try a few different medications before you find which works best for you! don't give up after just one med doesn't work. What works for one patient might not for another with the same condition. It's what makes us unique and what makes being a doctor so confusing.

Question 10

how is discoid lupus different from normal lupus?

Accepted Answer

Skin only: Not all lupus patients have skin involvement , but skin lupus has only a small percentage of systemic or non skin symptoms.

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