Discoid lupus is a type of lupus that affects your skin. It causes round sores, often on the scalp, cheeks, or ears. These sores are usually red and painful, and may look scaly or crusty.
Most people who have discoid lupus don't have another form of lupus, which means they don't have the same full-body symptoms that many people with other types of lupus have.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Dermatology
The Department of Dermatology is committed to leadership in patient care, education, and research. Our patient care includes services from general dermatology to wound healing, an…
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Lupus Clinic
The multidisciplinary Lupus Program at Boston Medical Center provides expert diagnosis and the latest treatments for patients with lupus.
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