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163525 Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

definition

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE, see this term) that can present either as a non-scarring, annular photo-distributed dermatosis or psoriasiform plaques. SCLE is associated with anti-Ro/SSA antibodies and can be drug-induced.