Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus presenting only as nonscarring alopecia

Juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is a rare multisystem, autoimmune disorder. Alopecia in SLE generally follows a pre-established disease with systemic symptoms. A 13-year-old girl presented with sudden hair loss over the vertex of scalp of 1-month duration. No other cutaneous or sy...

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Published in:Indian journal of paediatric dermatology 2022-04, Vol.23 (2), p.133-135
Main Authors: Vinitha, N, Rai, Reena, Maheswari, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alopecia
Baldness
juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Lupus
nonscarring alopecia
patchy
Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Summary:Juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is a rare multisystem, autoimmune disorder. Alopecia in SLE generally follows a pre-established disease with systemic symptoms. A 13-year-old girl presented with sudden hair loss over the vertex of scalp of 1-month duration. No other cutaneous or systemic symptoms were noted. Trichoscopy, histopathology, positive ANA, and low complement levels helped in diagnosing JSLE. Patchy nonscarring alopecia, as the sole presenting feature without systemic involvement, is rare.
ISSN:2319-7250
2319-7269
DOI:10.4103/ijpd.ijpd_141_21