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Discoid lupus erythematosus
Scarring alopecia with follicular plugging in discoid lupus erythematosus

Discoid lupus erythematosus

Scarring alopecia with follicular plugging in discoid lupus erythematosus  (DLE-patient4)


Keywords: 21 years, DLE, Alopecia, Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Dermoscopy, Female, Histopathology-confirmed, Hydroxychloroquine, Hyperpigmented follicular keratotic plugs, Hyperpigmented patch, Indian ethnicity, Localised speckled brown pigmentation, Milky-red areas, Parietal scalp, Perifollicular whitish halo, Scalp, Shiny white structures, Skin of colour, Trichoscopy, White structurelss zones



What is discoid lupus erythematosus?

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic scarring skin condition. It is the most common form of cutaneous lupus.

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