What else looks like lupus erythematosus of the skin?
Discoid lupus erythematosus can mimic many other skin diseases including psoriasis, fungal infection of the skin, and other rare inflammatory skin disorders. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus can also mimic psoriasis and a common form of light sensitivity called polymorphous light eruption. In this condition, itchy bumps or welts may appear within minutes to hours after sun exposure. The malar rash of acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus can mimic rosacea, a common condition also causing redness of the cheeks. As skin lupus erythematosus can mimic many common skin conditions, a skin sample or biopsy is often required to confirm the diagnosis.
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