A chronic disorder, primarily of the skin, named for the reddish facial rash that frequently accompanies the disorder is called:
A) discoid lupus erythematosus.
B) mycodermatitis.
C) scabies.
D) scleroderma.

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The reddish facial rash associated with the disorder is known as the "butterfly rash" and is a hallmark of discoid lupus erythematosus. Mycodermatitis refers to a fungal infection of the skin, scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by mites, and scleroderma is a connective tissue disorder that can affect the skin but does not typically present with a facial rash.

A Chronic Disorder, Primarily of the Skin, Named for the Reddish