What is discoid lupus erythematosus?

A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus that is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of swelling , redness, scaliness, and skin atrophy. The condition typically involves the face and scalp, but it can be more widespread.

How do members experience discoid lupus erythematosus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with discoid lupus erythematosus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for discoid lupus erythematosus*

*Data from patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Compare treatments taken by people with discoid lupus erythematosus*

Treatment
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Treatment

(Triamcinolone acetonide cream)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
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No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
discoid lupus erythematosus (1)

*Data from patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Who has discoid lupus erythematosus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 66
30s 320
40s 838
50s 1,153
60s 732
70+ 232

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 162
Female 3,236