Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Exacerbated by Radiation Therapy

    March 2005 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Akemi Ishida‐Yamamoto, Kyoko Kanno, Emi Sato, Hidetoshi Takahashi, Hajime Iizuka
    TLDR Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
    The letter to the editor discussed a case where radiation therapy exacerbated Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). The authors, from the Department of Dermatology at Asahikawa Medical College in Japan, highlighted the potential risks of radiation therapy in patients with DLE, suggesting that such treatments could worsen the condition. This observation underscored the need for careful consideration and monitoring when administering radiation therapy to individuals with pre-existing autoimmune skin disorders.
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