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Unlike discoid lupus, SCLE lesions heal without scarring or permanent hair loss, though they may leave temporary hypopigmentation.

There are several types of images used to document and study lupus: lupus images

Photosensitive, non‑scarring form

| Condition | Shape/Distribution | Scarring? | Common sites | |--------------------|-----------------------------|-----------|----------------------------| | Malar rash (SLE) | Butterfly, spares NL folds | No | Cheeks, nose | | Discoid lupus | Disk‑like, atrophic center | Yes | Scalp, face, ears | | SCLE (annular) | Rings with central clearing | No | Upper back, chest, arms | | Lupus panniculitis | Deep nodule → depression | Yes (fat) | Cheeks, upper arms, thighs | Unlike discoid lupus, SCLE lesions heal without scarring

Most commonly associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Unlike discoid lupus