Discoid lupus erythematosus

A chronic, autoimmune skin condition that manifests with a red, scaling rash, most often found on the face, ears, and scalp; these lesions often lead to permanent scarring and dyspigmentation. Patients may have lesions with or without other symptoms or antibodies suggestive of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Disease Alternative Name

dle

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Dr. Pankaj Jagirdar

Top Dermatologist of January

Case Presentation: A 50-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) on his lips a...See More

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Dr. Pankaj Jagirdar

Top Dermatologist of July

The estimated prevalence Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is around 20–40 people in every 100,000. Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic condition which can last for many years. A skin biopsy usually confirms diagnosis. Approximately 5%...

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Dr. P.kishore Kumar

Dermatology

FIBROSING ALOPECIA

Please choose the right diagnosis with help of the the below image Alopecia Areata Dissecting Cellulitis Fiibrosing alop...See More

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Dr. P.kishore Kumar

Dermatology

It's case of FIBROSING ALOPECIA in a pattern distribution... It's scarring ALOPECIA Blue/ gray dots Perifollicular scales, With broken hairs are characteristic features... Pathological features are... Perifollicular lichenoid infiltrate ...

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