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    Glossary Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

    chronic autoimmune condition causing red, scaly skin patches

    Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the skin, leading to the development of red, inflamed, and scaly patches, often on the face, scalp, and ears. These lesions can cause scarring and permanent hair loss if they occur on the scalp.

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    1. Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine · 2009 · 61 citations
    2. Successful treatment of generalized discoid lupus erythematosus with imiquimod cream 5%: a case report and review of the literature. PubMed · 2014 · 24 citations
    3. Clinical and microscopic features of generalized discoid lupus erythematosus in dogs (10 cases) Veterinary dermatology · 2016 · 20 citations
    4. Discoid lupus erythematosus skin lesion distribution and characteristics in Black patients: a retrospective cohort study Lupus Science & Medicine · 2021 · 19 citations
    5. Dramatic Response of Scarring Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) to Intravenous Methylprednisolone, Oral Corticosteroids, and Hydroxychloroquine in a 5-Year-Old Child Pediatric Dermatology · 2009 · 19 citations
    6. Discoid lupus erythematosus exacerbated by contact dermatitis caused by use of squaric acid dibutylester for topical immunotherapy in a patient with alopecia areata The Journal of Dermatology · 2008 · 15 citations
    7. Trichoscopic findings of discoid lupus erythematosus alopecia: A cross-sectional study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2020 · 15 citations
    8. Discoid lupus erythematosus presenting with cysts, comedones, and cicatricial alopecia on the scalp Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2009 · 14 citations
    9. Discoid lupus erythematosus successfully treated with deucravacitinib JAAD Case Reports · 2024 · 13 citations
    10. Dermoscopy of discoid lupus erythematosus: Report of two cases The Journal of Dermatology · 2014 · 13 citations
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    1. If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied Community · 8 Aug 2024
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