Lupus vulgaris represents the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis. It is also the most serious form of tuberculosis affected the skin. The mucus membranes of the face, the nose, mouth and eye, are commonly affected. The disorder is more common in England and Northern Europe than in the United States. Women are considerably more likely to develop this disorder than men.
Causes of Lupus Vulgaris
Tuberculosis affecting the skin.
Signs and Symptoms of Lupus Vulgaris
The lesions of Lupus vulgaris are typically reddish brown. They tend to form a plaque, or raised area in the skin. There are nodules adjacent to this underneath the skin. The peripheral nodules often appear yellow. Usually the lesions are singular. When they occur in areas above cartilage, such as portions of the nose, the cartilage may be destroyed. The head and neck are most frequently involved, the trunk the least likely to be involved. Lesions of the nasal cavity, mouth and outer lining of the eye are frequent sites for involvement.
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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