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"Discoid (cutaneous) lupus erythematosus is a relatively benign variant of systemic lupus erythematosus that primarily affects facial skin.  The most common site is the hairless surface of the bridge of the nose, called the nasal planum or planum nasale.  Other sites are the lips, mouth, periocular area (around the eyes), pinnae (ear flaps) and, rarely, the genitalia or feet.   Dogs with DLE usually are otherwise healthy. The symptoms of DLE can include one or more of the following:"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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