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Image Number #8131 (Discoid lupus erythematosus)

Diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus

Description: Red scaly plaques.

Morphology: Red,scaly

Site: Face

Sex: F

Age: 35

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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Differential Diagnosis

History:

 Asymptomatic, red scaly plaques confined to the face of one year duration. Please notice the characteristic firmly attached scales, lip involvement and slight atrophy in some of the lesions. Very good response was obtained on treatment with Hydroxychloroquine 400 mg per day plus topical mometasone ointment once daily in addition to a sun screen applied on exposure to sun.

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