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Additional biopsies may be recommended to monitor changes in your discoid lupus lesions, particularly because these lesions can persist for years and need to be monitored for potential skin cancer development. Your rheumatology team should stay vigilant about any changes to your skin. Biopsies are especially important as Show Full Answer

Additional biopsies may be recommended to monitor changes in your discoid lupus lesions, particularly because these lesions can persist for years and need to be monitored for potential skin cancer development. Your rheumatology team should stay vigilant about any changes to your skin. Biopsies are especially important as they help confirm the diagnosis and can be particularly valuable for people with darker skin tones, where changes in color or texture may be more difficult to detect through visual examination alone. This helps your healthcare team develop the most appropriate and effective treatment plan for your specific situation.

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