Definitions for "Discoid lupus erythematosus"
A round, red, scaling rash on the nose, forehead, cheeks, scalp or other areas of the body. It may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Coin-shaped, scarring lupus skin lesions that occur most commonly on the scalp and face. Classical DLE lesions represent the most common variety of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Lupus patients whose illness is initially manifested by isolated DLE skin lesions have a very low risk for subsequently developing systemic lupus erythematosus.
a chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose