ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders provoked by external factors
Dermatoses provoked by light or UV radiation
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
EB51 — Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
EB51.0 — Discoid lupus erythematosus
ICD-11 EB51.0 — Discoid lupus erythematosus
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.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
It has no clarifying diagnoses.
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: