Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus of scalp (Q88850)

This form of lupus erythematosus presents with patchy scarring alopecia, often associated with prominent perifollicular inflammation and scaling around the active edges of the plaques. It may occur in isolation or be associated with discoid lupus elsewhere, especially on the head and neck. It is often recalcitrant to treatment and results in permanent and frequently disfiguring hair loss.