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Image Number #4923 (Discoid lupus erythematosus)

Diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus

Description: Red scaly patches.

Morphology: Red,scaly

Site: Scalp

Sex: M

Age: 35

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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History:

Multiple, asymptomatic, irregularly-shaped, red scaly patches with mild atrophy, hypopigmentation and partial hair loss of one year duration. No associated lesions elsewhere. Two months after Hydroxychloroquine therapy (200 mg twice daily) there was marked improvement (see third photo).

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