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The cause of DLE is unknown. It is thought that DLE (like SLE) may be an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders are those that occur when cells of the immune system are misdirected against the body
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Can you die from Discoid Lupus?
No, but some people with discoid or cutaneous go on to develop systemic lupus erythematosus which, if left untreated, can be life threatening in the minority of patients.
Why is Seal's face disfigured?
The scars on Seals face are from discoid lupus which he suffers from.
Can you die of the disease called lupus?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus attacks all the systems of the body specifically the immune systems, the lungs and the kidneys. An individual with lupus basically dies of complications of the disease.
What is discoid lupus?
This variety of lupus is less severe, in that it attacks the skin only. However, it can be disfiguring, often attacking the skin of the face. The term discoid is derived from the round (disc-shaped) lesions
What is notable about individuals with discoid lupus erythematosus?
People with DLE tend to be quite sensitive to the sun. They are more likely to get a sunburn, and the sun is likely to worsen their discoid lesions
What caused Seal's scars?
Seal is a singer that is best known for his song, Kiss From a Rose. Seal got the scars on his face from a type of lupus called discoid lupus erythematosus.
Can you have lupus nephritis and no other lupus?
Lupus nephritis is one of the common (40%) complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. The other types of lupus are neonatal (affecting newborns), discoid or cutaneous (affecting the skin and hair), and drug induced (which subsides when the offending drug is withdrawn). If you have lupus nephritis, then you have lupus.
How is discoid lupus erythematosus diagnosed?
usually requires a skin biopsy. A small sample of a discoid lesion is removed, specially prepared, and examined under a microscope. Usually, the lesion has certain microscopic characteristics that allow it to be identified as a DLE lesion
Can discoid lupus go into permanent remission?
Yes, it is possible for discoid lupus to go into permanent remission.
What is another name for lupus?
There are 3 main types of lupus (that i know of): '''Drug-Induced lupus''' (lasting only for the duration of the medication causing it) '''Discoid lupus''' (effecting mainly the skin and extremities) '''Systemic lupus erythematosus''' (effecting almost everything; kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints, muscles)
What are the types of Lupus?
There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
Is there more than one type of lupus?
There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
