Discoid Lupus: Diagnosis, Treatment and Thriving

Discoid lupus is a form of chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE) that affects about 20% of those with lupus.  In this video, Don Thomas, MD, describes the symptoms of discoid lupus, how it is diagnosed and treated drawing from his research and personal experience.  Dr. Thomas does this by describing the myths and facts surrounding this condition.

Presenter: Donald Thomas, MD, FACP, FACR, RhMSUS, clinical rheumatologist with Arthritis & Pain of Prince George’s County; Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and author of The Lupus Encyclopedia, 1st and 2nd Editions as well as the online version of The Lupus Encyclopedia. His honors include the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award (with Commendation), the Lupus Foundation of America Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s Lupus Hero Award, and repeated recognition as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine and national physician rating organizations.

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Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Amgen, for their generous support in making this video possible!

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We also thank DeuxNorth Studio, Tin Rocket, Blue-eyed Crow Studio, and 7-Minute Cinemas!