What medicine does discoid lupus erythematosus take best

Hydroxychloroquine is the first choice of oral drugs for the treatment of patients with discoid lupus erythematosus. This drug has the effects of regulating immune mechanism, anti-photoallergy and stabilizing cell membrane. It is a very good drug for the treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus. Secondly, patients with discoid lupus erythematosus can choose oral low-dose glucocorticoid, methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, etc. The specific drug treatment plan is mainly based on the patient's treatment response and the severity of the disease. Most discoid lupus erythematosus has a good prognosis. Some skin lesions may be left behind, affecting the patient's facial appearance. Some discoid lupus erythematosus may be transformed into systemic lupus erythematosus, showing visceral damage. Therefore, early diagnosis and early treatment can improve the prognosis. Discoid lupus erythematosus most often occurs in the face, such as the forehead, eyebrow arch or eyelid, can also show auricle or other parts of the trunk, discoid lupus erythematosus on the patient's biggest impact is to show skin pigmentation, or local skin atrophy, rash for a long time does not change, affecting the patient's face and leading to a certain mental or psychological pressure.