A Case Report of a Rare Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus with Chin Prostration

In this case report, a rare form of chronic cutaneous lupus, lupus erythematosus profundus, was treated effectively with topical and systemic therapies, leading to improvement and healing of ulcerations, though resulting in atrophic scars and macules.

This case report describes a 27-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who presented with chilblain lupus erythematosus and melanonychia striata, emphasizing the rarity of such presentations in SLE patients.

This case study details a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with Lupus Vasculitis, presenting with symptoms like intermittent fever, joint pain, and respiratory issues, after tests revealed specific antibody patterns and reduced complement levels, leading to treatment with steroids, mycophenolate mofetil, and hydroxychloroquine.

In this case report, a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and exfoliative erythroderma achieved complete remission with systemic corticosteroids and long-term hydroxychloroquine.

This case report and literature review highlights an unusual acne-like presentation of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus that doesn't improve with standard acne treatments, emphasizing the importance of considering CCLE in atypical acneiform eruptions.