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Noun: discoid lupus erythematosus
  1. A chronic skin disease occurring primarily in women between the ages of 20 and 40; characterized by an eruption of red lesions over the cheeks and bridge of the nose
    "She applied special sunscreen to protect the areas affected by discoid lupus erythematosus";
    - DLE

Type of: autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, lupus

Encyclopedia: Discoid lupus erythematosus