Discoid Lupus Erythematosus - Information on Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Information

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may occur to the people at any age. When lesions occur in hairy areas such as the beard or scalp, permanent scarring and hair loss can occur. A small percentage of patients with discoid lupus can develop disease of the internal organs, which can make the person sick. Children and people with many spots are usually at more risk of this. If a doctor suspects this condition, a skin biopsy needs to be done to confirm the diagnosis because other conditions can look like discoid lupus erythematosus. If the skin biopsy shows discoid lupus erythematosus, then further blood testing may be indicated.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.

Causes of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Following are the main causes of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

• The cause is unknown.
• This condition tends to run in families.
• Females outnumber males with this condition 3 to 1.
• In some patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, sunlight may make the lesions come out.

Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

For treating Discoid Lupus Erythematosus following measures should be adopted

• Avoid sunlight exposure
• Sunscreens
• Protective clothing - to avoid sun exposure
• Topical corticosteroids - for the rash areas
• Injected corticosteroids