What doesDiscoid lupus look like?

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most commonly found on the face, neck, and scalp. DLE patches are often itchy and painful, and they can sometimes lead to scarring.

DLE is a type of lupus erythematosus, a group of autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation in the body. In DLE, the immune system attacks the skin, causing inflammation and damage.

DLE can be diagnosed by a dermatologist based on the appearance of the skin patches and a biopsy of the affected skin. Treatment for DLE typically includes topical corticosteroids, antimalarial medications, and phototherapy.

Here are some of the characteristics of discoid lupus lesions:

* Red, scaly patches on the skin

* Patches that are often itchy and painful

* Patches that can sometimes lead to scarring

* Lesions that are most commonly found on the face, neck, and scalp

* Lesions that can appear anywhere on the body

* Lesions that can vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters

* Lesions that can have a raised or flat border

* Lesions that can be surrounded by a halo of pale skin