Billie's nose is covered in every photo, stitches and all. Tap any photo to peek, or switch off to see them uncovered.

It starts with Billie, my pitbull, a dog who lives for lying in the sun. When she was diagnosed with DLE, the vet laid it out plainly: there's no quick fix, only management. Ointment on her nose twice a day, keep her out of the UV, and expect flare-ups for the rest of her life.