How Lupus Caused the Scars on Seal's Face
The prevalence of DLE: What can be done?
Lupus affects 1.5 million people in America and DLE is a majority of these cases. Patients must have prescribed treatment and take preventative measures to help alleviate its symptoms and prevent complications. Experts need to assess the best course of treatment for DLE patients. This should include taking the patient’s family history, a full physical examination, and blood tests.
Dermatologists will also closely examine your DLE up close. They may also ask about sores that the patient may have in their mouth, ears, or nose. Additionally, they would ask about the drugs that patients may be taking already. To better learn which type of DLE affects the skin, dermatologists may take a small sample of the diseased skin to be examined microscopically. This skin biopsy will identify the type of lupus when positively diagnosed. Afterwards, the patient will be told how to better protect their skin, which medicine they should take, and what lifestyle changes they need to improve their health.
