Specialty Dermatology ICD-9-CM 695.4 MeSH D008179 | ICD-10 L93.0 (ILDS L93.020) DiseasesDB 29595 | |
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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.
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Discoid lupus erythematosus can be divided into localized, generalized, and childhood discoid lupus erythematosus.
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. Another form of discoid lupus erythematosus includes oral discoid. Oral discoid lupus erythematosus results in oral lesions which present themselves as white spots, ulcers, and central erythema lesions. Oral discoid lesions most commonly occur on the labial mucosa, vermillion border and buccal mucosa. Atrophy may be observed in some cases. Dentists may be important in establishing the diagnosis before the cutaneous lesions become apparent.
Society and culture
The musician Seal has this skin condition.