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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. Trichoscopic Features of Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2024 · 4 citations
    2. Pediatric Discoid Lupus Erythematosus with Scalp-Exclusive Involvement: Trichoscopy and Response to Early Minipulse Corticosteroid Therapy Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports · 2025
    3. 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
    4. Clinical and trichoscopic features of scalp discoid lupus erythematosus in skin of colour: A retrospective analysis Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2026
    5. Trichoscopy of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Caucasian Scalp: A Review Skin Appendage Disorders · 2024 · 3 citations
    6. Isolated Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of Scalp Following Lines of Blaschko The Open Dermatology Journal · 2019 · 2 citations
    7. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the Scalp in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report with Complete Hair Regrowth Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia · 2021
    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. The manifestation of discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii · 2025
    10. Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature Lupus Science & Medicine · 2019 · 17 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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