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 ...

British musician Seal, who has scars on his face as a result of lesions caused by discoid lupus, told Yahoo Lifestyle in 2020 that he was first diagnosed with the condition when he was 21.

There are two main types, affecting a total of 70,000 people in the UK: discoid lupus and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Discoid lupus, the more common type, only affects the skin ...

He had a history of discoid lupus erythematosus, complex partial seizures, cerebral thromboses associated with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and hypertension. After admission to hospital ...

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 ...

The most well-known type of cutaneous lupus is discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). It causes round skin lesions which can be more prone to skin cancer. These lesions can affect the scalp as well as ...

Discoid lupus erythematosus (also called chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus) predominantly affects adult women. Discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp has the same appearance as discoid lupus ...

Discoid meniscus disorders are congenital abnormalities of the knee's meniscus, particularly affecting the lateral meniscus. This condition is characterized by an abnormal shape and structure of ...

Individuals with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have an increased ASCVD risk when compared with those without cutaneous lupus erythematosus.