discoid lupus alopecia
Histologic Features
- Epidermal atrophy
- Vacuolar degeneration of the basal layer
- Abundant mucin deposition between collagen bundles
- A superficial and deep perivascular infiltrate consisting of lymphocytes, plasma cells and histiocytes
- A lymphocytic infiltrate around remnants of follicular epithelium
- Fibrotic tracts with sclerosis
- Absence of sebaceous glands and follicular hair bulbs in the subcutaneous fat
Updated Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:30:48 PM