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Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Published on: May 16, 2025

Psoriasis of the lips.

Nuria Martí¹, Isabel Pinazo, Angeles Revert

¹Department of Dermatology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain.

Journal of Dermatological Case Reports

|September 3, 2011

Summary

Psoriasis can manifest as dry, cracked lips, even before typical skin lesions appear. This case highlights the importance of considering psoriasis in the differential diagnosis of persistent lip conditions.

Keywords:

cheilitis diagnosis lips oral mucosa psoriasis

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Dermatology
Clinical Case Reports

Background:

Psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing skin condition commonly affecting extremities, trunk, scalp, and nails.
Unusual presentations can sometimes lead to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

A 38-year-old man initially presented with scaling and cracking of the lips as his sole symptom.
This labial presentation preceded the development of characteristic psoriatic plaques on his fingers by three years.

Findings:

The case demonstrates an atypical initial manifestation of psoriasis involving the lips.
This highlights the varied clinical spectrum of psoriasis.

Implications:

Psoriasis should be included in the differential diagnosis for chronic or recurrent labial lesions.
Early recognition of atypical psoriasis presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.