Cutaneous lupus tumidus: An unusual unilateral presentation
Lupus tumidus is a rare subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by erythema and bright urticarial erythematous and violaceous lesions on sun-exposed areas that heal without leaving scars. Lupus tumidus follows a benign and intermittent clinical course and is rarely associated...
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| Summary: | Lupus tumidus is a rare subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by erythema and bright urticarial erythematous and violaceous lesions on sun-exposed areas that heal without leaving scars. Lupus tumidus follows a benign and intermittent clinical course and is rarely associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment involves photoprotection, topical corticosteroids, and antimalarials. We report the case of a 42-year-old patient with an atypical unilateral form of lupus tumidus successfully treated with the administration of hydroxychloroquine in combination with photoprotection and tacrolimus. |
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| Item Description: | 2081-9390 10.7241/ourd.20212.10 |