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There is no cure for discoid lupus, only management. Management may consist of antimalarials, immunosuppressive medications, oral steroids, topical steroids, and injections. Self-management includes avoiding UVA and UVB light (sun and fluorescent lights), stress reduction, and overall attention to healthy habits.
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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
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
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.
