Systemic lupus erythematosus Health Article

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Lupus, discoid on a child's face
The round or disk shaped (discoid) rash of lupus produces red, raised patches with scales. The pores (hair follicles) may be plugged. Scarring often occurs in older lesions. The majority (approximately 90) of individuals with discoid lupus have only skin involvement as compared to more generalized involvement in systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE. Update Date:
04/28/2006 Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Lupus, discoid - view of lesions on the chest
Lupus, discoid on a child's face
Systemic lupus erythematosus rash on the face

Lupus, discoid on the face
Antibodies
Systemic lupus erythematosus

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