What is lupus profundus?

Lupus profundus is a chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques with varying degrees of swelling, redness, scaliness, and skin atrophy. This co-occurs with panniculitis; the inflammation of the panniculus, the fat under the skin.

How do members experience lupus profundus?

*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.