ICD-11 MMS

14 Diseases of the skin

Inflammatory dermatoses  (EA80-EB7Y)

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus  (EB50-EB5Z)

EB51 Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus

EB51.0 Discoid lupus erythematosus

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


Discoid lupus erythematosus is characterised by the presence of discoid plaques showing varying degrees of oedema, erythema, scaling, follicular plugging and atrophy. It typically involves the face, ears and scalp, but widespread dissemination may occur. It can cause marked disfigurement with prominent facial scarring and permanent hair loss.

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