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 ...

In particular, the rash is characterized as looking like a butterfly across the face, she explains. Discoid lupus can also cause round, dark, circular lesions on the face or cheeks that are scaly ...

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

The rash is only itchy in about half of people with the condition. In cases where the rash or itching is severe, corticosteroids can be prescribed. Discoid lupus is an autoimmune disease that can ...

Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CCLE) / Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE ... Upon physical examination round, coin-shaped lesions are observed specifically butterfly rash over cheeks that can ...

Cutaneous Lupus (lupus skin disease): This type affects only the skin, causing rashes and lesions in areas including the arms, legs, face, ears, and neck. In fact, there are actually three subtypes: ...

Patient 2: Anifrolumab demonstrated rapid improvement in generalised discoid lupus, achieving a substantial reduction ... dermatology for persistent photosensitivity and recurrent facial rash. Her ...

One patient (patient 2) had been managed by the dermatologists for 5 years with discoid lupus, Raynaud’s phenomenon and arthralgia ... Manifestations such as rash, arthritis, fatigue, mouth ulcers and ...

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

Systemic lupus can be mild or severe. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus This form of lupus is limited to the skin and can cause many types of rashes and lesions. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus This is a ...

Immune cells called monocytes produce a key inflammatory protein called interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) through an unconventional ...