lupus vulgaris

[ vuhl-gair-uhs ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a rare form of tuberculosis of the skin, characterized by brownish tubercles that often heal slowly and leave scars.

lupus vulgaris

/ vʌlˈɡɛərɪs /

noun

1. tuberculosis of the skin, esp of the face, with the formation of raised translucent nodules Sometimes shortened tolupus

Word History and Origins

Origin of lupus vulgaris¹

1855–60; < New Latin: common lupus

Example Sentences

Treatment consists in administration of moderate to large doses of potassium iodide, and in the employment of antiseptic and parasiticide applications; usually, however, radical treatment, such as employed in lupus vulgaris, may be necessary.

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The commonest form of lupus—lupus vulgaris—usually commences in childhood or youth, and is most often met with on the nose or cheek.

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It is more than probable, moreover, that the cutaneous disease so long described as lupus vulgaris is simply a tubercular ulcer of the skin, and not a special disease of unknown causation.

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It is to be distinguished from the tubercular syphiloderm and lupus vulgaris, diseases to which it may bear rough resemblance.

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Upon what region is lupus vulgaris usually observed?

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