lupus erythematosus panniculitis lupus erythematosus panniculitis lupus erythematosus panniculitis presents with subcutaneous nodules that are commonly firm, sharply defined and nontender. lupus panniculitisother nameslupus erythematosus profundus, lupus panniculitis, "lupus profundus", and subcutaneous lupus erythematosusspecialtydermatology not to be confused with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus or lupus erythematosus.