The topic Hypertrophic Variant of Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus.

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• Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus (HLE) is described as a rare manifestation of Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CCLE) skin diseases that are subtypes of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus disorders primarily affecting the skin
• Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus appears in the lesional skin of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus DLE), a subclass of CCLE. The name “discoid” stems from the circular or ‘disc-shaped’ skin lesions on the head and neck region
• Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) constitutes a wide group of autoimmune disorders. Autoimmune disorders cause the body to mistake normal healthy tissues and organs for dangerous foreign material and attack them leading to long-term chronic inflammation
• In many cases, Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus may be misdiagnosed as other skin conditions, such as hypertrophic lichen planus or keratoacanthoma, due to a similarity between these conditions and relative rarity of HLE
• Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus usually affects middle-aged women and is characterized by thickened skin plaques with or without scaling, usually on the arms or face. In many cases, flatter, more typical  discoid skin lesions of DLE are also present
• The exact cause of Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus is not yet known. In a few cases, it is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is a serious disorder that can potentially involve several organs and systems of the body
• The condition may be diagnosed through physical examination, complete medical history, and specialized blood tests. The treatment of Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus may involve topical medications, oral medication, and systemic corticosteroids for severe symptoms
• The prognosis depends on the severity of the disorder and its response to therapy. In case of delayed diagnosis and/or treatment, Hypertrophic Lupus Erythematosus can result in complications such as scarring and severe emotional stress

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