DLE

Introduction: DLE

Description of DLE

DLE (medical condition): Form of lupus affecting the skin.

See also:

Discoid lupus erythematosus:
  »Introduction: Discoid lupus erythematosus
  »Symptoms of Discoid lupus erythematosus
  »Tests for Discoid lupus erythematosus
  »Treatments for Discoid lupus erythematosus

DLE: chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare; characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy; lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border; the condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur.
Source: Diseases Database

DLE as a Disease

DLE: Another name for Discoid lupus erythematosus (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Discoid lupus erythematosus
  »Symptoms of Discoid lupus erythematosus
  »Treatments for Discoid lupus erythematosus

DLE: Related Diseases

DLE: DLE is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Lupus
• Possibly autoimmune disease
• Skin conditions

Symptoms of DLE (Discoid lupus erythematosus)

Some of the symptoms of DLE incude:

• Red rash - a red, raised rash on the face, scalp, or other parts of the body.
• Rash on cheeks
• Rash on bridge of nose
• Scalp rash
• Internal ear rash

See full list of 19 symptoms of DLE (Discoid lupus erythematosus)

Treatments for DLE (Discoid lupus erythematosus)

Treatments for DLE (Discoid lupus erythematosus) include:

• Avoid sunlight exposure
• Sunscreens
• Protective clothing - to avoid sun exposure
• Topical corticosteroids - for the rash areas
• Injected corticosteroids

See full list of 6 treatments for DLE

Treatment of DLE: For more treatment information about DLE, see treatment of Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)

DLE: Article Excerpts about Discoid lupus erythematosus

Discoid lupus erythematosus refers to a skin disorder in which a red, raised rash appears on the face, scalp, or elsewhere. The raised areas may become thick and scaly and may cause scarring. The rash may last for days or years and may recur. A small percentage of people with discoid lupus have or develop SLE. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: NIAMS)

DLE: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to DLE:

• Lupus cerebritis
• Lupus
• discoid
• chronic
• Lupus erythematosis
• systemic
• Drug induced Lupus Erythematosis/syndrome

Terms associated with DLE:

Terms Similar to DLE:

• Discoid lupus erythematosus

Source: Diseases Database

For a description of DLE, see:

• discoid lupus erythematosus

Source: CRISP

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Source: Diseases Database

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