Chronic Cutaneous Lupus
January 2024
in “
Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga
”
Studysummary This case report describes a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with chronic cutaneous lupus, characterized by irregular plaques with distinct pigmentation and scarring alopecia, confirmed through histopathology revealing specific skin changes.
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A 68-year-old female patient presented with hair loss over 3 years, accompanied by itching and burning sensations. Physical examination revealed an irregular plaque with hyperpigmented borders and a hypopigmented center, along with scarring alopecia in the frontoparietal region. Histopathological findings included hyperkeratosis, epidermal atrophy, hydropic degeneration of the basal layer, thickening of the basement membrane, and dermal edema. These findings confirmed a diagnosis of Chronic Cutaneous Lupus (CCL), a benign disorder affecting the skin and mucous membranes, characterized by variable-sized plaques with erythema and scaling, progressing to atrophy and pigmentation changes, typically without affecting other organs.
