| CASE REPORT |
|
| Year : 2014 | Volume
: 5
| Issue : 5 | Page : 30-32 |
|
|
Chilblain lupus erythematosus in an adolescent girl
Shikha Bansal1, Alka Goel2
1 Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
2 Skin and Laser Clinic, Hari Nagar, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Shikha Bansal
962, Sector A, Pocket B and C, Vasant Kunj, Delhi - 110 070
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2229-5178.144522
|
|
|
Chilblain Lupus Erythematosus (CHLE) is a rare form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (LE), more frequently seen in middle aged females. It is characterized by erythematous to violaceous plaques over the acral areas induced by exposure to cold or drop in temperature unlike lesions of lupus erythematosus that worsen with sun exposure. Here, we present a case of chilblain lupus erythematosus in an adolescent girl with few unique features not previously reported. |
|
|
|
| [FULL TEXT] [PDF]* |
|
 |
|
