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Discoid lupus erythematosus
Dermoscopic image showing follicular plugging (red circles), thick arborising vessels (black arrows) and speckled pigmentation (yellow circles)

Discoid lupus erythematosus

Dermoscopic image showing follicular plugging (red circles), thick arborising vessels (black arrows) and speckled pigmentation (yellow circles)  (DLE-patient1)


Keywords: Alopecia, Dermoscopy, Follicular keratotic plugs, Hair, Male, Scalp, Speckled brown pigmentation, Thick arborising vessels, Trichoscopy



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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