Synopsis in dentistry: 5


5.Clinical features of Lupus vulgaris
-Commonest manifestation of cutaneous tuberculosis
-Most frequent in children and young adults
-Face is the most common site
-Persistent brownish red well defined patch with dermal infiltration
-Presence of apple jelly nodules
-On healing a  tissue paper like scarring is produced in the centre
-Match stick test positive

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