title: Erysipelas complicating chronic discoid lupus erythematosus of the face--a case report and review of erysipelas.
abstract: We present a case of erysipelas which complicated chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (CDLE) of the face. The diagnosis and implications for management are discussed. The changing epidemiology and clinical spectrum of erysipelas are reviewed.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Keefe
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Wakeel
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Kerr
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male