Lupus Panniculitis of the Scalp Presenting as a Patchy Nonscarring Alopecia: Report of an Uncommon Case

September 2025 in “ American Journal of Dermatopathology ”

Biswanath Behera, Madhusmita Sethy, Bhini Ameta, F. Khatib, Pavithra Ayyanar

lupus panniculitis scalp patchy nonscarring alopecia alopecia areata discoid lupus erythematosus hyaline-type fat necrosis inflammatory infiltrate oral prednisolone methotrexate lupus erythematosus alopecia steroid immunosuppressant

Studysummary In this report, a unique case of lupus panniculitis of the scalp was diagnosed in a 40-year-old woman presenting with non-scarring patchy alopecia, which responded completely to oral prednisolone and methotrexate treatment.

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