lupus profundus, discoid lupus, and the photosensitive nature of the malar or butterfly rash. The word ‘lupus’ (Latin for ‘wolf’) is attributed to the thirteenth century physician Rogerius who used it ...

The patient had been diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in 1955, at the age of 17 years, based upon a typical rash and skin biopsy. In the early 1980s he developed complex partial ...

British musician Seal, who has scars on his face as a result of lesions caused by discoid lupus, told Yahoo Lifestyle in 2020 ...

Having lupus may increase your risk of food allergies. And certain foods may trigger lupus flares. Learn more.

Being diagnosed at the age of five with discoid lupus meant a childhood filled with doctors telling me what I couldn’t or shouldn’t do. They were concerned about what I ate, what outdoor activities I ...

Discoid lupus can also cause round, dark, circular lesions on the face or cheeks that are scaly and resemble coins or discs, she adds. Additional symptoms may include muscle and/or joint pain ...

Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes dermatitis, scars, and hair loss on the face and ...

Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to ...

People with lupus often need to use medicines to manage their symptoms. Although there are many oral medicines that treat lupus, some people with more severe symptoms may not get enough benefit ...

systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, alopecia areata, lupus nephritis and dermatomyositis. Exploring creative approaches to therapeutic pathways often requires collaboration ...

In the most intense cases, which are accompanied by inflammation, there may be a resemblance to pyoderma or discoid lupus erythematosus. It may also be accompanied by lymphadenopathy (Fuller et al., ...