Lupus vulgaris

Lupus vulgaris
Other namesTuberculosis luposa
Lupus vulgaris
SpecialtyInfectious disease

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 Mycobacterium tuberculosis skin infection. The lesions may ultimately develop into disfiguring skin ulcers if left untreated.