Combined surgical techniques in the treatment of hypopigmented scars in discoid lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) causes chronic lesions that can heal with dyschromic patches. We report a clinical case showing success in the treatment of achromic lesions using a combination of surgical techniques, including excision, punch grafting, and full-thickness skin grafting.

Keywords

• lupus erythematosus, discoid
• cicatrix
• surgical procedures, operative