DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS WITH PSORIASIFORM LESIONS
Meenakshi Patial*
ABSTRACT
DLE is a sub-type of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, characterized by scaly plaques on the scalp, face and ears which can progress to scarring, atrophy, dyspigmentation. It can affect males and females of any age but occurs more frequently in women. It can be localized or generalized and some may subsequently develop signs of SLE. DLE is typically located on the nose, cheeks, ear lobes, lips. The case discussed presented with scaly erythematous plaques over dorsum of hands and feet with psoriasiform morphology.
Keywords: Lupus erythematosus, photo-distributed, SLE.
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