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| Clinical feature | Points assigneda |
|---|---|
| Atrophic scarring | 3 |
| Location in the conchal bowl | 2 |
| Preference for head and neck | 2 |
| Dyspigmentation | 1 |
| Follicular hyperkeratosis/plugging | 1 |
| Erythematous to violaceous in color | 1 |
Abbreviation: DLE, discoid lupus erythematosus.
A score of ≥5 points yields classification as DLE with 84.1% sensitivity and 75.9% specificity. A score of ≥7 points yields 73.9% sensitivity and 92.9% specificity.
