Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:autoimmune_disease gptkb:disease gptkb:cutaneous_lupus_erythematosus
gptkbp:affects	gptkb:skin arms ears face scalp neck mucous membranes upper trunk
gptkbp:associatedWith	photosensitivity
gptkbp:canProgressTo	gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
gptkbp:cause	permanent hair loss
gptkbp:characterizedBy	scarring hyperpigmentation hypopigmentation chronic skin lesions discoid plaques
gptkbp:complication	gptkb:cancer disfigurement
gptkbp:diagnosedBy	clinical examination skin biopsy
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis	gptkb:lichen_planus psoriasis seborrheic dermatitis
gptkbp:firstDescribed	gptkb:Ferdinand_von_Hebra
gptkbp:ICD-10_code	L93.0
gptkbp:prevalence	more common in women more common in African descent
gptkbp:prevention	sun protection
gptkbp:riskFactor	genetic predisposition sun exposure
gptkbp:symptom	pain scaly skin itching red, inflamed patches
gptkbp:treatment	antimalarial drugs immunosuppressive agents topical corticosteroids
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Lupus_Erythematosus
gptkbp:bfsLayer	8
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Discoid Lupus Erythematosus