Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting in twins

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a clinically distinct form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, with age of onset typically in the second to fifth decades. Eleven cases have been reported in childhood, and we present the first known case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus in identical...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2018-03, Vol.35 (2), p.e128-e131
Main Authors: Montuno, Michael A., Church, Ann A., Schoch, Jennifer J., Andrews, Israel D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
Children
connective tissue disorders
cutaneous larva migrans
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Infestation
Larvae
Lupus
parasitic infestation
pinworms
Skin eruptions
subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Twins
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Summary:Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a clinically distinct form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, with age of onset typically in the second to fifth decades. Eleven cases have been reported in childhood, and we present the first known case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus in identical twins. Although flares are typically photo‐induced, we present an annular eruption typical of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus with concurrent pinworm infestation, with recurrence of disease with cutaneous larva migrans. The patient's identical twin had a similar eruption with pinworm infection. This case highlights the possibility of parasitic infestation as a trigger for subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus in genetically susceptible individuals.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.13434