Medical Encyclopedia

Lupus, discoid on a child's face

The round or disk shaped (discoid) rash of lupus produces red, raised patches with scales.The pores (hair follicles) may be plugged.Scarring often occurs in older lesions.The majority (approximately 90%) of individuals with discoid lupus have only skin involvement as compared to more generalized involvement in systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE).