TLDR PAS III can cause multiple autoimmune diseases with noticeable skin issues.
The document reported a case of a 52-year-old woman diagnosed with Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome type III (PAS III), specifically PAS IIIC, characterized by a notable prevalence of cutaneous features. Her condition included autoimmune thyroiditis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, psoriasis, and lichen sclerosus. This case highlighted the association of multiple autoimmune diseases with significant skin manifestations within the context of PAS III.
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