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Lupus erythematosus in which only cutaneous lesions are present, usually on the face, occurring as atrophic plaques with erythema, hyperkeratosis, follicular plugging, and telangiectasia.
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discoid lupus erythematosus
American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:
discoid lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus |
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discoid lupus erythematosus |
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A form of lupus erythematosus in which only cutaneous lesions are present. These commonly appear on the face as atrophic plaques with erythema, hyperheratosis, follicular plugging, and telangiectasia.
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