Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

lupus erythematosus lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic

Body Site

elbow forearm arm

Age

15 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

brown purple

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric sun exposed areas

Comments

This adolescent girl with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus in remission was evaluated for persistent brown papules and plaques on the face, scalp, ears, arms, and legs. The scalp lesions were associated with hair loss. The lesions stopped progressing with topical steroids and aggressive sun protection.

Description

symmetric hyperpigmented plaques with violaceous borders, follicular plugging, and fine overlying scale

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11/20/2011 17:49:05

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