No, not generally. Lupus, generally is talking about SLE which is systemic. SLE has no cure only treatment for the symtoms, whereas Discoid can be treated and go away.
Yes, it is possible for discoid lupus to go into permanent remission.
Yes, it is possible to become pregnant if either or both partners have discoid lupus.
Discoid lupus may come and go in periods of increased disease activity called a flare.
Yes
Cutaneous lupus which is often called discoid lupus.
Seal, the singer married to Heidi Klum has discoid lupus. The scars on his face are from lupus. Michael Jackson has discoid lupus. Mary Elizabeth McDonough who played Erin on the Waltons has 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.
Discoid lupus is not contracted because it is not caused by a pathogen (virus, bacteria, or parasite). Discoid develops in people who are genetically predisposed to autoimmunity and in the presence of triggers, most notably ultra violet light.
No
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
The scars on Seals face are from discoid lupus which he suffers from.
Discoid lupus may come and go in periods of increased disease activity called flares. Additionally, sometimes discoid lupus goes into remission and disease activity stops altogether. This is rare, but possible.