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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 disorders • Lupus erythematosus

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Alopecia
Spider veins
Increased skin pigmentation
Skin darkening
Hair loss

Medications

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

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Discoid lupus erythematosus

Surgery

Surgery

Medical devices

Pulsed dye laser

Other treatments

Supportive care

Tests

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

Risk factors

Personal

Sun exposure
Cigarette smoking

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What is the treatment for discoid Lupus Erythematosus?

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What symptoms make Discoid lupus erythematosus the most likely diagnosis?

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Whats death rate related to systemic lupus erythematosis?

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