Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a disease in which coin-shaped (discoid) red bumps appear on the skin.
Discoid lupus is one of several ways that lupus can affect the skin. This type is...
No, but some people with discoid or cutaneous go on to develop systemic lupus erythematosus which, if left untreated, can be life threatening in the minority of patients.
DLE cannot be prevented. Recommendations to prevent flares of DLE in patients with the disease include avoiding exposure to sun and consistently using sunscreen