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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
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoDiscoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a disease in which coin-shaped (discoid) red bumps appear on the skin. Discoid lupus is one of several ways that lupus can affect the skin. This type is characterized by raised, disc shaped lesions.
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∙ 11y agoDiscoid lupus erythematosus affects the skin, causing raised "disk" like lesions. DLE is an autoimmune disease made worse by exposure to ultra violet light. DLE is treated with immunosuppressive medication, preventive measures and/or topical creams.
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Can discoid lupus go into permanent remission?
Yes, it is possible for discoid lupus to go into permanent remission.
Can you have babies if partner has discoid lupus?
Yes, it is possible to become pregnant if either or both partners have discoid lupus.
Will your discoid lupus get worse?
Discoid lupus may come and go in periods of increased disease activity called a flare.
Can you have babies with discoid lupus?
Yes
What type of lupus is limited to the skin?
Cutaneous lupus which is often called discoid lupus.
Which celebrities past or present have 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.
Is Discoid Lupus referred to as just Lupus?
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.
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.
How is discoid lupus contracted?
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.
Can you get discoid lupus from having gastric bypass surgery?
No
Why is Seal's face disfigured?
The scars on Seals face are from discoid lupus which he suffers from.
Does lupus go away?
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.
