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Lupus erythematosus
Discoid lupus erythematosus

Discoid lupus erythematosus

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Is a type of:

Skin conditions • Autoimmune conditions • Connective tissue disease • Lupus erythematosus

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Alopecia
Spider veins
Skin darkening
Increased skin pigmentation
Hair loss
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Discoid lupus erythematosus
Anti malaria drug
Topical steroid
Topical calcineurin inhibitor
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Medical devices

Pulsed dye laser
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Other treatments

Supportive care
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Tests

Urinalysis
Basic metabolic panel
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Complete blood count
Anti DNA antibodies
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Risk factors

Personal

Sun exposure
Cigarette smoking

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Do you know any good home remedies for discoid lupus erythematosus (dle)?

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I might have discoid lupus erythematosus. What is it like to be a patient?

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What symptoms make discoid lupus erythematosus the most likely diagnosis?

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Malaria as a child now diagnosed Discoid lupus erythematosus, Rash in ears and behind Started 2 weeks steroid cream why are Anti-malaria Drugs used ?

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What is the treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus?

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What is lichenoid lupus erythematosus? How is it different from discoid lupus erythematosus? Best course of treatment that does not involve oral meds?

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Should Dentist's be informed of a patient with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus for anaesthetic injections for wisdom tooth removal a different type used?

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Can systemic lupus erythematosus appear in teenagers?

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What is the definition or description of: systemic lupus erythematosus?

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Can I donate my eggs if I have lupus erythematosus?

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What is worse lupus erythematosus or polymorthic light eruption?

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Why hydroxychloroquine is effective in treating systemic lupus erythematosus?

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What gene causes lupus erythematosus?

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Is there a cure for systemic lupus erythematosus (sle)?

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Why is the butterfly rash in systemic lupus erythematosus?

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Is systemic lupus erythematosus a kind of cancer disease, and is it fatal?

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What are the differences between lichen planus (lpp)& lupus erythematosus (le)?

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Could it be lupus erythematosus contagious when your partner have sexual contact?

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Please help! what is the difference between lichen planus (lpp)& lupus erythematosus (le)?

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Could it be lupus erythematosus contagious when you have sexual contact with your partner?

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How can one cure systemic lupus erythematosus?

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What is 'systemic lupus erythematosus' in clear tems?

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What are the symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

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What is trigger systemic lupus erythematosus in antiquity?

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How common is it for somebody to get systemic lupus erythematosus?

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Is systemic lupus erythematosus fatal?

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Systemic lupus erythematosus--what is sle?

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Is systemic lupus erythematosus a kind of cancer?

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How are systemic lupus erythematosus, coma & leukopenia related?

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My fraternal twin sister has systemic lupus erythematosus. Should I be tested for it?

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