Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Pakistani Children
January 2017
in “
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology
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Studysummary This study found that cutaneous manifestations in children with systemic lupus erythematosus differ from adults, with no female preponderance and less frequent photosensitivity and vascular lesions.
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The study evaluated cutaneous manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in 15 Pakistani children, aged 5-13 years, from the Children Hospital, Lahore. The findings showed that malar rash (66.6%) and photosensitivity (53.3%) were the most common skin changes, while diffuse hair loss was observed in 40% of the cases. Unlike adults, children did not show a female preponderance, and conditions like peripheral gangrene, chilblain, and Raynaud’s phenomenon were absent. The study concluded that cutaneous manifestations in children differ from those in adults, with neonatal lupus erythematosus being a rare occurrence.
