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*
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 2 | |
20s | 67 | |
30s | 318 | |
40s | 834 | |
50s | 1,152 | |
60s | 738 | |
70+ | 234 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 162 | |
Female | 3,237 |