Skin Conditions
Discoid lupus erythematosus
Moderate
ICD-10: L93 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: चकत्तेदार ल्यूपस · தமிழ்: வட்ட வடிவ தோல் காயம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಾಣ್ಯ ಆಕಾರದ ಚರ್ಮ ಗಾಯ · తెలుగు: నాణెం ఆకారపు చర్మ గాయాలు · বাংলা: মুদ্রা আকৃতির ত্বক ক্ষত · मराठी: नाण्याच्या आकाराच्या त्वचा जखमा · ગુજરાતી: સિક્કા જેવા ચામડીના ઘા
About this condition
Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes coin-shaped red, scaly patches mainly on sun-exposed areas like the face, scalp, and ears. These lesions can lead to permanent scarring and hair loss if untreated. While it usually affects only the skin, a small percentage of patients may develop systemic lupus later, so regular monitoring is important.
Common symptoms
coin-shaped skin lesions
red scaly patches on face
skin scarring
photosensitivity
hair loss in affected areas
disc-shaped rash
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | चकत्तेदार ल्यूपस · त्वचा पर लाल गोल निशान · सूरज से त्वचा एलर्जी · ल्यूपस त्वचा रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வட்ட வடிவ தோல் காயம் · லூபஸ் தோல் நோய் · முகத்தில் சிவப்பு திட்டுகள் · ஒளிஉணர்வு தோல் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಾಣ್ಯ ಆಕಾರದ ಚರ್ಮ ಗಾಯ · ಲೂಪಸ್ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ · ಮುಖದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೆಂಪು ಕಲೆಗಳು · ಬೆಳಕು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నాణెం ఆకారపు చర్మ గాయాలు · లూపస్ చర్మ వ్యాధి · ముఖంపై ఎరుపు మచ్చలు · కాంతి సున్నితత్వం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মুদ্রা আকৃতির ত্বক ক্ষত · লুপাস চর্মরোগ · মুখে লাল দাগ · সূর্যালোক সংবেদনশীলতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | नाण्याच्या आकाराच्या त्वचा जखमा · ल्यूपस त्वचा रोग · चेहऱ्यावर लाल ठिपके · सूर्यप्रकाश संवेदनशीलता |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સિક્કા જેવા ચામડીના ઘા · લ્યુપસ ચામડી રોગ · ચહેરા પર લાલ ડાઘ · પ્રકાશ સંવેદનશીલતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Discoid lupus erythematosus?
coin-shaped skin lesions, red scaly patches on face, skin scarring, photosensitivity, hair loss in affected areas, disc-shaped rash.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks
Is Discoid lupus erythematosus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Discoid lupus erythematosus?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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