Diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus
Description: Red scaly plaques.
Morphology: Plaque
Site: Nose
Sex: M
Age: 18
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory: Young teen-age male complained of red scaly plaques on his nose of 6 months duration. The scales were adherent to the skin and their forceful detachment revealed carpet's tack appearance. No associated other skin problem or systemic disease. The anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) was positive.