title: Discoid lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Discoid lupus erythematosus is a manifestation of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus with a small risk of systemic involvement. In this review article, the role of predisposing factors such as haplotype, hormones, antibodies and sunlight are discussed. The clinical features, including variants and associations, and management options are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Donnelly
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Halbert
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Rohr
mesh_terms: D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects