Discoid Lupus - Cleveland Clinic Discoid lupus causes round, coin-shaped lesions (sores) The sores most commonly develop on your scalp and face, but they may show up on other parts of your body Discoid lesions typically do not hurt or itch
Discoid lupus erythematosus - Wikipedia Discoid lupus erythematosus is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE), an autoimmune skin condition on the lupus erythematosus spectrum of illnesses [1] [2] It presents with red, painful, inflamed and coin-shaped patches of skin with a scaly and crusty appearance, most often on the scalp, cheeks, and ears
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) - DermNet Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic scarring skin condition characterised by persistent scaly plaques on the scalp, face, and ears which subsequently can progress to scarring, atrophy, dyspigmentation, and permanent hair loss in affected hair-bearing areas
Discoid Lupus | Diagnosis Disease Information Discoid lupus is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by discolored, scaly lesions that most often appear on sun-exposed areas
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Discoid lupus is an unpredictable and highly variable disorder While the condition is benign, it can cause devastating complications, often leading to high morbidity and a poor quality of life The disorder frequently waxes and wanes
Discoid Lupus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient Discoid lupus is an uncommon but long-lasting (chronic) skin rash, which is usually made worse by exposure to sunlight (it is photosensitive) Discoid lupus is also called discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) Discoid lupus can be localised to affect a small area of skin, or may be more widespread
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus - Skinsight Discoid lupus erythematosus is a form of lupus that affects the skin About 5%-10% of people with discoid lupus erythematosus will progress to systemic lupus erythematosus Who's At Risk? Discoid lupus erythematosus most commonly affects adult women, especially those in their 20s and 30s, and especially individuals of African and Hispanic descent