Tinea Faciale and Lupus Erythematosus
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...