Clinical and Trichoscopic Features of Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Skin of Color: A Retrospective Analysis

June 2026 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology ”

Shreya K Gowda, Biswanath Behera, Vishal Thakur, Siddhartha Dash, Aparna Palit, Sonika Garg, Madhusmita Sethy, Pavithra Ayyanar

discoid lupus erythematosus DLE trichoscopic features follicular plugs yellow dots white scales vascular patterns

TLDR Scalp discoid lupus erythematosus shows two distinct patterns in skin of color.

This study analyzed the clinical and trichoscopic features of scalp discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in individuals with skin of color. It identified prevalent trichoscopic features such as follicular plugs (87%), yellow dots (53%), white scales (92%), and various vascular patterns. The study concluded that scalp DLE presents as two distinct clinical morphologies in skin of color, with trichoscopic features varying based on these morphologies. However, the study was limited by its small sample size and retrospective design.

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