Discoid lupus erythematosus is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus, an autoimmune skin condition on the lupus erythematosus spectrum of illnesses. It presents with red, painful, inflamed, coin-shaped patches of skin with a scaly and crusty appearance, most often on the scalp, cheeks, and ears; hair loss may occur if the lesions are on the scalp. The lesions can develop severe scarring, with the center areas appearing lighter in color and a darker rim than the surrounding normal skin, and can last for years without treatment.
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ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2. Wikipedia: Discoid lupus erythematosus
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Discoid lupus erythematosus is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE), an autoimmune skin condition on the lupus erythematosus spectrum of illnesses.
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Discoid lupus erythematosus is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE), an autoimmune skin condition on the lupus erythematosus spectrum of illnesses.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
Discoid lupus erythematosus is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE), an autoimmune skin condition on the lupus erythematosus spectrum of illnesses.
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