““Discoid Lupus Erythematosus The plaques on this patient's face resemble the annular atrophic plaque variant of discoid lupus erythematosus. The plaques associated with this variant of discoid lupus have white sclerotic centers and a red rim. In patients with classic discoid lupus, the plaques are typically seen on the face and neck (and below the neck in patients with generalized discoid lupus) and are initially well-demarcated, scaly plaques that progress to atrophic white plaques with a hyperpigmented border. A recent report detailed a case of discoid lupus with plaques resembling malignant atrophic papulosis. 7 Histopathological evaluation of the plaques revealed features of both discoid lupus and malignant atrophic papulosis, but the patient responded to treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus.””
