Facial Eruption Mimicking Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: A Diagnostic Challenge
Abstract:
Facial erythematous and scaly dermatoses may represent a diagnostic challenge because of their varied clinical presentations and overlapping features. We report the case of a 39-year-old woman presenting with a chronic relapsing facial eruption clinically and dermoscopically suggestive of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). However, immunological investigations were negative and histopathological examination revealed impetiginized eczema. Significant clinical improvement was achieved following antibacterial treatment and supportive skin care. This observation highlights the importance of histopathological confirmation in atypical facial eruptions mimicking lupus erythematosus.
KeyWords:
ubacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Facial eruption, Dermoscopy, Impetiginized eczema, Differential diagnosis, Histopathology.
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