A 32-year-old female asked:
what drugs do i use for lumps n discolouration and bald patches when diagnosed with discoid lupus?am on methyl predisolone at the moment n not working
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Dr. Christine Hom answered
30 years experience Pediatrics
Chronic changes: Discoid lupus can heal but it can take a long time - weeks to months because the skin has been injured. It is hard to be patient. Talk to your dermatologist about topical medications and oral medications to help bring your skin condition under control. Steroid injections into the skin are also helpful.
Answered on May 25, 2016
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