63 y/o female with no significant past medical history except discoid lupus complaining of new firm skin spots on left cheek for a few months (progressing). Non-tender. Non-pruritic. No pus or discharge noted. No new use of skin products or skin procedures. Has decent daily sun exposure but uses sunscreen. Patient is wondering if likely nothing or worth a biopsy? Could this be discoid lupus flare developing? (prior lesions on scalp and behind the ear). Denies fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
DLE....
Yes DLE
RED INFAMMED PATCHES..WITH.. SCALING AND.. CRUSTY APPEARANCE.. ? DLE..
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) It is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and at times on other body areas. These lesions develop as a red, inflamed patch with a scaling and crusty appearance. . It is possible that hormones, genetic factors, and environmental triggers can all play a part in the development of the disease. Examples of environmental triggers include exposure to ultraviolet light and stress.
Discoid lupus erythrematosis
Yes DLE
DLE
? DLE ..
Possibly
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