Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a benign inammatory disorder of the skin that most frequently involves the face and scalp. It is characterized by asymptomatic, well dened, red, scaly patches of variable size, which heal with atrophy, scarring and pigmentary changes. Bowen's disease is a squamous cell carcinoma in situ of unknown etiology that occurs in both sun exposed and covered areas. It presents as well circumscribed, round to oval, pink or dark red scaly patches which may become hyperkeratotic, crusted or ulcerated.

Lupus Erythematosus (LE) is an inflammatory condition of the connective tissue which manifests in variable forms. Rowell syndrome is a rare entity, with a female preponderance, where there is the presence of both LE and Erythema Multiforme (EM)-like lesions. Such patients are positive for antinuclear, anti-Ro/La and rheumatoid factor. Subcutaneous LE (SCLE) and EM can often share characteristics. The presence of lesions resembling both the conditions can pose a diagnostic difficulty, especially in the absence of complete clarity on the existence of Rowell syndrome. Present case is of a 47-year-old female, who presented with rashes over the face and trunk, along with photosensitivity. Cutaneous examination revealed multiple erythematous hyperpigmented plaques over the face with atypical targetoid lesions over the trunk and limbs. The diagnosis of Rowell’s syndrome was confirmed based on immunology and histopathology. This case has been reported to highlight the importance of delving into the various presentations of LE.

Background: Patients with psoriasis may have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown and this may have had a significant effect on disease severity and treatment compliance. This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitude and the behavioral practices of patients with psoriasis during the lockdown period.Methods: A self-assessed questionnaire was employed for the purpose of this study and was answered by 100 patients of clinically diagnosed psoriasis.Results: Although several patients were aware of their condition and its implications, a significant number of responders were found to have a faulty treatment compliance due to the COVID-19 lockdown.Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first study that evaluates the knowledge, attitude and behaviour during the COVID-19 lockdown period of individuals who have been clinically diagnosed with psoriasis. This study raises the possibility that the sustained psychosocial stress induced by the current pandemic can potentially lead to exacerbations or onset of common inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis. The overall compliance to dermatologic therapy was slightly poor as there were frequent concerns regarding the safety of visiting a hospital or a doctor as well as possible financial constraints. As per this study, there is an urgent need to convey the right information about managing psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic among both the general population and patients alike.