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Childhood discoid lupus erythematosus
1Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Md.
Archives of Dermatology
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in children under 10 is rare. Unlike adults, childhood DLE shows no gender bias and frequently progresses to systemic lupus erythematosus early.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a rare autoimmune condition.
- Childhood DLE, particularly before age 10, represents less than 2% of all DLE cases.