What is discoid lupus erythematosus

Discoid lupus erythematosus is an ancient and common disease. When patients develop this disease, they will experience obvious skin discomfort, with red patches with clear boundaries or scales like psoriasis appearing on the skin. Discoid lupus erythematosus is more common in women, who are generally around 30 years old. This disease can affect the patient's life, making their behavioral abilities inconvenient and affecting their mental health.

Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic disease that often occurs on the face, especially the cheeks and bridge of the nose, and is also more common on exposed skin such as the lips, ears, scalp, back of the hands and fingers. This disease generally does not affect the patient's life, but it will affect the patient's image.

The cause of discoid lupus erythematosus is unknown. The incidence of this disease in the patient's family is significantly higher, and the incidence of hypergammaglobulinemia in family members is also high, which suggests that the onset of this disease is related to genetic factors. On the basis of genetic factors, certain external factors (sunlight, ultraviolet radiation) and internal factors (mental stimulation, severe psychological disorders) cause changes in the antigenicity of one's own tissue cells through the neuro-immune-endocrine network, ultimately leading to an immune response and causing disease.

Diet and health care

Bupleurum root, loofah and coix seed soup:

Efficacy: Bupleurum has the effects of clearing heat, cooling blood and soothing the liver. Luffa is sweet and cool in nature, and can cool blood and detoxify. It is used for the early stages of systemic erythema when there is fever or cold. Precautions for patients with lupus erythematosus: During the acute active phase, bed rest should be the main measure. However, when medication has been able to fully control symptoms, they should be encouraged to move around. They can then participate in appropriate social activities and work according to the circumstances, and children should return to school as much as possible. Attention should be paid to the combination of work and rest. A low-fat diet is best.

People with discoid lupus erythematosus should avoid alcohol and excessive fatigue. If you are allergic to sunlight, you can apply sunscreen on your face, hold an umbrella or wear a wide hat, wear long-sleeved clothes and long pants when going out. Avoid staying in the sun for a long time, don't get cold, and avoid colds or other infections. Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic disease, and patients must have confidence in defeating the disease.