Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the Scalp in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report with Complete Hair Regrowth

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the Scalp in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report with Complete Hair Regrowth

Scalp involvement with hair loss is common in systemic lupus erythematosus. Discoid lupus erythematosus may cause scarring alopecia, characterized by well-delimited erythematous plaques with scales, follicular hyperkeratosis and atrophy, which is considered a trichological emergency. Early diagnosis...

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Main Authors: Cleide Garbelini-Lima, Gabriela Evangelista de Almeida, Sidharta Quércia Gabdelha, Andrea Cavalcante de Souza, Mara Lúcia Gomes de Souza, Virginia Vilasboas Figueiras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia 2021-06-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia
Subjects:
Alopecia
Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid/complications
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/complications
Scalp Dermatoses/diagnosis
Scalp Dermatoses/drug therapy
Thalidomide
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