Diagnosis: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
Diagnosis: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) Findings: Erythema, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring and scaling can be seen together Most commonly affects the upper body, especially in sun-exposed areas Can lead to hair loss such as in the scalp Key teaching points: Can be triggered by exposure to sunlight Smoking can exacerbate this condition Treatment includes strict sun [ ]
Diagnosis: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) Findings: - Erythema, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring and scaling can be seen together - Most commonly affects the upper body, especially in sun-exposed areas - Can lead to hair loss such as in the scalp Key teaching points: - Can be triggered by exposure to sunlight - Smoking can exacerbate this condition - Treatment includes strict sun protection, and may include topical treatments such as corticosteroids, and systemic immunosuppressants and immunomodulators Credit: Case submitted by dermatologist Dr. Azeem Alam Khan to dermRounds Dermatology Network
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