Descriptions of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in the 19th Century

The varied cutaneous presentations of lupus erythematosus (LE) continue to make its diagnosis challenging even for experienced diagnosticians. In accordance with its many manifestations, cutaneous LE has been known by several different names throughout history. During the mid-19th century, dermatologists at the prominent Paris and Vienna schools of dermatology began synthesizing the diverse cutaneous features of LE into a uniform diagnosis.