Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Management of cutaneous lupus.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

DermatologyRheumatology

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Clinical Guidelines

British Association of Dermatologists guidelines for the management of people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus 2021

Dermnet: Discoid lupus erythematosus

European Dermatology Forum Guideline for the Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

PCDS: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus

British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults

S2k guideline: Diagnosis and management of cutaneous lupus erythematosus