Diffuse Facial Hyperpigmentation as a Presenting Sign of Lupus Erythematosus: Three Cases and Review of the Literature

• Main Authors: Shir Azrielant (Author), Eran Ellenbogen (Author), Alon Peled (Author), Valentina Zemser-Werner (Author), Liat Samuelov (Author), Eli Sprecher (Author), Mor Pavlovsky (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disorder commonly affecting the skin; cutaneous lesions may indicate systemic involvement, warranting further evaluation. Photosensitivity, which may result in hyperpigmentation, is a well-known feature of the disease. In contrast, the prevalence of primary...