Saturday, February 24, 2007

Derm round 20



27 years old gentleman presented with the above erythematous rashes over the malar region and alopecia of one year duration. There was no photosensitivity, oral ulcer or joint pain. Review of other system was unremarkable.

On examination, there was erythematous and slightly scaly lesion over the malar eminence as well as over the scalp. Similar lesions were also noted over the forearms and the back of trunk with areas of scarring. In addition, there was also scarring alopecia noted.

Diagnosis?
Discoid lupus.

More:
DermNet NZ
DermAtlas
BAD
lupus.org.uk

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