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Image Number #2878 (Discoid lupus erythematosus)

Site: Scalp

Diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus

Sex: F

Age: 44

Type: Heine

Submitted By: Stelios Minas

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Description: Scalp atrophy with loss of follicular openings, arborizing telangiectasia and hyperkeratotic follicular scales.

History: This 44-year-old woman had discoid lesions for over 5 years with lesions restricted to sun exposed sites. She had large areas of scarring alopecia. A biopsy showed changes typical of discoid lupus. No systemic features or serological abnormalities were present. Dermoscopic description: Dermoscopy shows scalp atrophy with loss of follicular openings, arborizing telangiectasia and hyperkeratotic follicular scales.

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