The round or disk shaped (discoid) rash of lupus produces red,
raised patches with scales. The pores (hair follicles) may be
plugged. Scarring often occurs in older lesions. The majority
(approximately 90%) of individuals with discoid lupus have only
skin involvement as compared to more generalized involvement in
systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE).
Review Date: 02/07/2010
Reviewed By: Mark James Borigini, MD, Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro
area. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed
by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
