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Learn more about Discoid erythematosus

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is discoid erythematosus?

Discoid erythematosus, or discoid lupus erythematosus, is a long-lasting skin condition that can cause hair loss, scarring, or changes in skin color. It creates coin or disc-shaped rashes. The rash gets worse with sunlight exposure. Discoid lupus should not be mistaken for systemic lupus. Discoid lupus does not affect internal organs, unlike systemic lupus.

Symptoms of discoid erythematosus

  • Scaly skin that flakes off

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

  • Hair loss

Questions your doctor may ask to check for discoid erythematosus

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose discoid erythematosus

  • Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

  • Have you felt that you are losing more hair recently?

Treatment for discoid erythematosus

A doctor may prescribe oral medication and creams or ointments to reduce immune cells and inflammation.

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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc

Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Primary Care Physician)

Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.

Kaito Nakamura, MD

Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)

Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.

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