Discoid lupus erythematosus of the palms: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Apr 22;10(4):e05048. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5048. eCollection 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Discoid lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune connective-tissue disease that represents a subset of conditions on the cutaneous lupus spectrum. The lesions are characterized by disk-shaped plaques on photo-exposed skin with inflammatory hyperpigmentation and adherent scale. Here, we present a patient with a rare manifestation of discoid lesions on the palms.

Keywords: autoimmune; discoid; lupus; palms; plaques.

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  • Case Reports