What are the types of cutaneous lupus erythematosus?

What are the types of cutaneous lupus erythematosus?

There are three types of CLE. Each type causes a different skin rash:

• Discoid lupus: Causes circular patches of thick, inflamed skin on your ears, cheeks or nose.
• Subacute cutaneous lupus: Ring-shaped or scaly rashes appear, usually on your back, chest or neck.
• Acute cutaneous lupus: Known for a “butterfly rash” that looks like a sunburn across your cheeks and nose.