Table 1.

Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) Variants and Clinical Features

CLE Variants	Clinical Features
Acute CLE	Abrupt onset of lesions on the face, upper limbs and/or trunk Poikiloderma, oral ulceration, scales, periungal telangiectasia and alopecia Heals without scarring
Subacute CLE	Insidious onset of lesions on the face, upper trunk and/or extensor forearms Erythematous papules with either an annular or psoriasiform pattern Poikiloderma, periungal telangiectasia, livedo reticularis, and rarely a pityriasis-like pattern Heals without scarring
Chronic CLE	Lesions are limited to the head and neck Indurated scaly erythematous plaques, followed by dyspigmentation and telangiectasia Scarring alopecia with keratotic spikes (carpet-tack sign) Heals with scarring