Lupus vulgaris

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Lupus vulgaris (also known as Tuberculosis luposa) are painful cutaneous tuberculosis skin lesions with nodular appearance most often on the face around the nose eyelids lips cheeks ears and neck. It is the most common M. tuberculosis skin infection. The lesions may ultimately develop into disfiguring skin ulcers if left untreated.
Links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupus vulgaris
Relevant Occupations
Rheumatologist