Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
autoimmune disease
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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
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 7