Discoid lupus

Question 1

What is discoid lupus?

Answer 1

A autoimmune benign skin disorder

Question 2

What are the features of discoid lupus?

Answer 2

Erythematous, raised rash
Sometimes scaly
Common on face, neck, ears and scalp
Lesions heal with scarring that may cause alopecia

Question 3

What is the management of discoid lupus?

Answer 3

Topical steroid cream
Oral antimalarials
Avoid sun exposure

Question 4

What investigation is diagnostic of discoid lupus?

Answer 4

Skin biopsy

Question 5

What can discoid lupus lesions develop into?

Answer 5

Squamous cell carcinoma