Discoid lupus erythematosus
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with discoid lupus erythematosus
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Treatments taken by people for discoid lupus erythematosus
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Data from patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
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Data from patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
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Who has discoid lupus erythematosus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 609 say discoid lupus erythematosus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 71 | |
| 30s | 333 | |
| 40s | 860 | |
| 50s | 1,148 | |
| 60s | 711 | |
| 70+ | 211 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 40 | |
| 20-29 years | 76 | |
| 30-39 years | 61 | |
| 40-49 years | 55 | |
| 50-59 years | 21 | |
| 60-69 years | 4 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 161 | |
| Female | 3,231 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 321 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 64 |
These charts show data from discoid lupus erythematosus patients who have completed their condition history
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