Distinctive Lupus Panniculitis of Scalp with Linear Alopecia Along Blaschko's Lines: A Review of the Literature

    August 2018 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Suparuj Lueangarun, Urairack Subpayasarn, Therdpong Tempark
    Studysummary In this study, lupus panniculitis of the scalp was associated with a high incidence of recurrence and progression to systemic lupus erythematosus, despite various treatments showing complete response within weeks.
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