Trichoscopy of Late DLE
Late DLE: Features
Discoid lupus (DLE) is an autoimmune condition affecting the scalp and skin. It can cause permanent hair loss in affected individuals. About 5% develop systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune condition with the potential to affect many organs of the body. Late scalp lesions of DLE show hyperpigmentation, white structureless areas and telangiectatic vessels,
This article was written by Dr. Jeff Donovan, a Canadian and US board certified dermatologist specializing exclusively in hair loss.