Trichoscopy of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Caucasian Scalp: A Review

    May 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders
    Elisa Milan, Roberta Vezzoni, Michela Starace
    TLDR Trichoscopy helps diagnose and understand Discoid Lupus Erythematosus on the scalp by identifying specific patterns.
    The review on trichoscopy of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) in the Caucasian scalp highlights key features observed in the condition. In early stages, the absence of follicular openings and the presence of follicular keratotic plugs, yellow-brown, and red dots are noted. In chronic stages, trichoscopy reveals the absence of follicular openings, white or milky red cicatricial patches, white and brown structureless areas, and thick arborizing vessels. These findings are crucial for the diagnosis and understanding of DLE progression in the scalp.
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