Discoid Dermatitis Symptoms and Description
Author: Rosie Wallace
There are many forms of skin conditions that can cause irritation. There is a particular type of skin condition called Discoid eczema. This skin problem mostly occurs with adults and is shaped like a coin and the skin is reddish in color. The rashes are generally located on the torso or lower legs. In appearance, the rash can be mistaken for ringworm and is very itchy. It can also secrete clear fluids especially if it has gotten a bacterial infection.
Even though this particular skin inflammation tends to erupt on the lower legs, it can affect any area of your body. The other areas where it is commonly found are the back, bottom, and arms. The rash will eventually crust over, become scaly and is always very itchy. Scaly patches can appear on the lower legs, wrists, head or forearms due to scratching the intense itch, which in turn causes it to become more irritated. The initial onset of this skin problem can be due to a minor insect bite or a burn on the skin.
This skin rash is often called varicose eczema when the rash appears down the legs, around the veins. This rash will look like patches that can last for months. The patches range in size up to several centimeters span, however the skin between the patches may appear normal, but still be irritated and dry. The symptoms of this rash can be very itchy or have no extreme irritation at all.
Once these circular patches clear up, they will still leave their mark for awhile. This can last for several weeks to a couple months. These marks can either be lighter or dark than your normal pigment. It is important to always protect your skin as this form of rash tends to occur as a result of skin damage. Try to keep your affect skin away from chemicals like various detergents. Even excess water usage can aggravate your skin.
Discoid eczema is not due to hereditary or genetics but tends to affect middle aged to elderly men. It is not associated with other illnesses like asthma and is not a result of food allergy or poisoning. This rash cannot be passed to others but you need to be aware of any bacterial infection that may occur from scratching and tearing the skin.
Is “Tinea Versicolor” associated with Lupus, or the discoid rash with Lupus? Please help …?
Anyone know?
Discoid Lupus. Any help with getting the rash to go away???
I am 33 and have had lupus since I was 4. I have had the SLE for 4 years but the discoid part has gotten worse over the past two years and I thte drugs do not seem to be getting rid of the rash. I have seen several people who were able to get rid of the rash and I just loking to see if there is any oneout there who knows a way?
I have had this since 1985. Try Elidel. It’s kinda pricey @ 135.00 for 60 grams in a tube. None of the pills that I have tried have worked. Have you noticed that when you are ill the rashes start to go away? But they always come back. Hope this will help.
Will you get a butterfly rash with systemic lupus, or just discoid lupus?
You can get the butterfly rash of lupus with either form. It is causes by inflammation (vasculitis) in the very tiny blood vessels in the skin.
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can butterfly rash caused by discoid lupis be removed?
Treatment may include corticosteroid creams or ointments applied to the rash or lesions. If the lesion does not respond to cream or ointment, the doctor may prescribe injections of corticosteroids directly into the lesion. If a person has particularly widespread lesions, oral corticosteroid medications may be prescribed or the doctor may prescribe anti-malarial medications such as Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).
In addition to these medications, sunscreens are an important part of the prevention of photosensitivity (where skin exposed to ultra-violet light reacts by developing a rash) reactions that may occur with cutaneous lupus lesions.
How can I get rid of Lupus rash scars? I am so sad:(?
I have been have severe discoid lupus rashes. They are now leaving scars all over my body that are not fading anymore. i don’t know what to do, I am ashamed to look in the mirror now. Is there anyway to heal the scars or another treament that I can do . I am already on steriods and antinflamators.
Please send your question to our free lupus nurseonline service: http://lupus.org.uk/onlinenurse.htm
She was advising someone on this subject and I’m pretty sure laser treatment was the best course but she will confirm this.
Good luck!