Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common form of cutaneous LE.
DLE is an inflammatory condition that can lead to permanent scarring, hair loss, and disfigurement.
DLE is tr...
Diagnosis of discoid lupus is typically clinical.
Skin biopsy histopathology confirms the diagnosis.
Localized DLE: sun-exposed areas of the face, especially the malar areas, bridge of ...
Full-spectrum sunscreens, topical steroids, and intralesional glucocorticoids
Antimalarial agents, such as hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, and quinacrine, are indicated when topical or intra...
Chong BF, Song J, Olsen NJ. Determining risk factors for developing systemic lupus erythematosus in patients with discoid lupus erythematosus. Br J Dermatol. 2012;166(1):29–35...
L93.0 Discoid lupus erythematosus
L93.1 Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
L93.2 Other local lupus erythematosus
200938002 Discoid lupus erythematosus (...
Patients with cutaneous DLE have a 1–5% chance of developing SLE; screen patients at regular intervals with laboratory testing and physical exam.
Early diagnosis and treatment of DLE le...
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