Discoid lupus erythematosus
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and at times on other body areas. These lesions develop as a red, inflamed patch with a scaling and crusty appearance. The center areas may appear lighter in color with a rim darker than the normal skin.
Discoid lupus erythematosus can be divided into localized, generalized, and childhood discoid lupus erythematosus.[1]
Localized
Localized discoid lupus erythematosus typically presents with skin lesions localized above the neck, with favored sites being the scalp, bridge of nose, cheeks, itchy above lip, and ear and arms.[1]
Society and culture
The musician Seal has this skin condition.[2]
See also
- Lupus erythematosus
- List of cutaneous conditions associated with increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer
References
- ^ a b James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.) Saunders. Chapter 8. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. Cite error: The named reference "Andrews" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Finn, Robin (June 5, 1996). "At Lunch With: Seal; From a Crucible Of Early Pain Comes the Gold Of Stardom". The New York Times.
External links
- Discoid Lupus Pictures Video
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