Diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus
Description: Red scaly atrophic plaques.
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Cheek
Sex: M
Age: 40
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Erythematous scaly plaques with atrophic centers on the cheeks of one year duration. The scales were firmly adherent and on detachment showed carpet's tack sign. Evidence of healed lesions on the nose and lower lip were also seen.