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Discoid lupus

2019-02-10 09:02:38
I have a discoid lupus erythematosus lesion on my scalp and i am on topical mometasone for 2 weeks now. There is no improvement in the lesion and it remains same. The lesion is a hyperpigmented patch. MyANA antibodies are negative.Will the size of lesion increase if i stop the medications ?
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Kindly keep a regular follow up to your treating dermatologist Dle is very difficult to treat.
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Answered2019-02-10 09:28:15

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