Is it discoid lupus?

[lupus_paradise]

Hi fellow lupus warriors

I posted a few weeks ago about an ulcer on my leg that wouldn't heal. After oral antibiotics that had no effect, the Dr found a stronger antibiotic cream that cleared up the infection. Hooray! But in the meantime I keep getting more bumps. I thought it was a coincidence, sometimes they just disappear but other times they turn into ringworm like sores. All over my arms, legs and back. I went back to the dermatologist today and he was still completely perplexed. Suspected nummular eczema but did do a biopsy to double-check. They are between 1-4 cm., very itchy and I take the prescription steroid cream to help, as well as antihistamines especially to sleep. I have not seen any sun for months. I was diagnosed with suspected SLE in 2019 and have been on hydroxy since. Does anyone else have something like this?

Thanks!

[MonicaT]

Helli. Me!!!! I always used to think they were insect bites at first but now I know they are part of the lupus. I had a terrible flare a few weeks back and I got them on my arms, leg, chest and back! They only itch if I itch them. I just let them eventually fade but I do have scars from some. I hope you find out what they are but the do sound very much like discoid! There is always something new happening to our bodies, its like our very own puzzle to sort out lol. Best of luck xxx

[lupus_paradise in reply to MonicaT]

Thanks for sharing MonicaT! Your symptoms sound exactly the same. Did you have a biopsy done to get a diagnosis?

[Jig-saw]

Hi, I had a diagnosis of discoid lupus in June 2021, I had a skin biopsy using two different samples.

I had steroid cream along with moisturising cream and hydroxychloroquine.

I explored lupus uk for advice which I found very useful.

I hope things work out for you soon.