Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus in an adult

Dermatology. 1999;199(1):60-2. doi: 10.1159/000018181.

Abstract

We report on a 32-year-old female with a 3-year history of an asymptomatic erythema of the forehead. The lesion had a linear distribution following the lines of Blaschko. Histopathological findings and direct immunofluorescence allowed to establish the diagnosis of cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Treatment with local corticosteroid and antimalarial agents given for 2 months resulted in a complete remission.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Forehead
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / drug therapy
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / pathology*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Dexamethasone