Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei

Figure 3.5 A: Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (Courtesy of Dr. Iris K. Aronson) B: Pyoderma faciale (Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz) C: Plaque psoriasis
Figure 3.5
A: Lupus miliaris disseminatus
faciei
(Courtesy of Dr. Iris K.
Aronson
)
B: Pyoderma faciale
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
C: Plaque psoriasis
(Figure 3.5A)
  • Yellow-brown to red small monomorphic smooth papules on malar cheeks and periorifically
  • Lack history of flushing and lack telangiectasias
  • Histology: prominent small granulomas, ± central necrosis or caseation
  • Treatment: long term therapy with minocycline or isotretinoin