[chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus in which the skin lesions mimic those of the systemic form but in which systemic signs are rare; characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy; lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border; the condition typically involves the face and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0024138 Relation/PAR: Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Cutaneous Disorder
Relation/CHD: Panniculitis, Lupus Erythematosus