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Tinea Faciale and Lupus Erythematosus

Tinea Faciale and Lupus Erythematosus To the Editor.— Tinea faciale may be easily confused with certain other dermatoses, as emphasized recently in two interesting communications (215:2091, 1971, 215:2106, 1971). In a patient followed up since October 1968 at the University of Virginia Hospital, the coexistence of both tinea faciale (and corporis) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was observed. Report of a Case.— This 16-year-old girl presented with a nine-month history of a sun-sensitive facial rash as well as with other changes of shorter duration which included polyarthralgia, fever, malaise, weight loss, anorexia, oral ulcers, and hair loss. Initial physical examination revealed an erythematous, scaling, crusting eruption covering the entire face; follicular plugging and telangiectasia were noted. Scalp hair was easily pulled out. The diagnosis of SLE was confirmed. Antinuclear factor was positive (4+) and LE-cell preparations were positive. The patient had been receiving prednisone for two months when, on March 4, 1969, facial http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Tinea Faciale and Lupus Erythematosus

JAMA , Volume 217 (6) – Aug 9, 1971

Tinea Faciale and Lupus Erythematosus

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To the Editor.—
Tinea faciale may be easily confused with certain other dermatoses, as emphasized recently in two interesting communications (215:2091, 1971, 215:2106, 1971). In a patient followed up since October 1968 at the University of Virginia Hospital, the coexistence of both tinea faciale (and corporis) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was observed.


Report of a Case.—
This 16-year-old girl presented with a nine-month history of a sun-sensitive facial rash as well...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1971 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1971.03190060066026
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Abstract

To the Editor.— Tinea faciale may be easily confused with certain other dermatoses, as emphasized recently in two interesting communications (215:2091, 1971, 215:2106, 1971). In a patient followed up since October 1968 at the University of Virginia Hospital, the coexistence of both tinea faciale (and corporis) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was observed. Report of a Case.— This 16-year-old girl presented with a nine-month history of a sun-sensitive facial rash as well as with other changes of shorter duration which included polyarthralgia, fever, malaise, weight loss, anorexia, oral ulcers, and hair loss. Initial physical examination revealed an erythematous, scaling, crusting eruption covering the entire face; follicular plugging and telangiectasia were noted. Scalp hair was easily pulled out. The diagnosis of SLE was confirmed. Antinuclear factor was positive (4+) and LE-cell preparations were positive. The patient had been receiving prednisone for two months when, on March 4, 1969, facial

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Published: Aug 9, 1971

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