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 to describe ...

[1,2] Hypertrophic LE is similar to discoid LE but with marked hyperkeratosis ... When the palms and soles are involved, hypertrophic lupus produces localized or partially diffuse keratoderma.

Discoid lupus typically appears as scaly or crusty coin-shaped rashes on the skin, which can be painful, and are triggered or worsened by sun exposure. They usually appear on the cheeks ...

“I developed a horrible lupus rash all over my body—from the top of my scalp, all over my face, neck, and chest, to my stomach and legs—that looked like a badly peeling sunburn, for weeks and weeks.” ...

Dermatomyositis and lupus are autoimmune conditions that may share symptoms like skin rashes, muscle weakness, and chronic inflammation. Dermatomyositis may involve lung complications and 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 ...

The event raised awareness for those with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that leads the body’s immune system to attack ...