Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Code
L93.1
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Definition
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) 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.