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disease > systemic disease > lupus erythematosus > subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
disease > connective tissue disease > lupus erythematosus > subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
disease > systemic disease > connective tissue disease > lupus erythematosus > subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
disease > immunopathology > autoimmune disease > lupus erythematosus > subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

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subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus  

Definition

  • Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a clinically distinct subset of cases of lupus erythematosus that is most often present in white women aged 15 to 40, consisting of skin lesions that are scaly and evolve as polycyclic annular lesions or plaques similar to those of plaque psoriasis.Characteristically the lesions appear in sun-exposed areas such as the vee of the neckline or the forearms, but not the face. (Wikipedia)

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  • subacute lupus erythematosus

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