Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid
"Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, CUTANEOUS) in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare. It is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy. Lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border. The condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur.
| Descriptor ID |
D008179
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.300.475.479 C17.800.480.479
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| Concept/Terms |
Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid- Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Lupus Erythematosus, Chronic Cutaneous
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Chronic
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid" by people in Profiles.
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Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Lupus Patients: Who Are the Recipients? J Clin Rheumatol. 2021 Dec 01; 27(8):e456-e461.
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The natural history of pediatric-onset discoid lupus erythematosus. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2015 Apr; 72(4):628-33.
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Lupus mastitis: an uncommon complication of systemic or discoid lupus. Am J Surg Pathol. 2010 Jun; 34(6):901-6.
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Discoid lupus erythematosus after tattoo: Koebner phenomenon. Arthritis Rheum. 2005 Aug 15; 53(4):627.
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Lupus erythematosus tumidus in systemic lupus erythematosus: novel association and possible role of early treatment in prevention of discoid lupus erythematosus. Lupus. 2004; 13(1):64-9.
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Successful treatment of hypertrophic lupus erythematosus with isotretinoin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1987 Aug; 17(2 Pt 2):364-8.
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Myeloma, paraproteinemias, and the skin. Med Clin North Am. 1986 Jan; 70(1):155-76.
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Serum IgE level in systemic lupus erythematosus. Acta Med Hung. 1985; 42(1-2):59-65.