discoid lupus erythematous Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
non-cancerous chronic skin condition
usually presents young adults 20-40
2
Q
more common in
A
women
dark skinned
smokers
3
Q
assoc w risk developing
A
SLE
squamour cell carcinoma of skin
4
Q
presentation
A
lesions on face, ears, scalp
lesions photosensitive
inflamed dry erythematous patchy crusty + scaling
5
Q
diagnosis
A
skin biopsy
6
Q
Mx
A
sun protection
topical steroids
intralesional steroid injections
hydroxychloroquine
