The rash of lupis is round or disk shaped (discoid) and is
characterized by red, raised patches with adherent scales. The skin
pores (follicles) may be plugged, and scarring often occurs in
older lesions. Approximately 90% of individuals with discoid lupus
have only skin involvement as compared to more generalized
involvement in systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE).
Review Date: 02/14/2011
Reviewed By: Michael E. Makover, MD is a professor and attending in rheumatology
at the New York University Medical Center, New York, NY. 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)
