Chilblain lupus erythematosus

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Chilblain lupus erythematosus
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 L93.2 (ILDS L93.260)

Chilblain lupus erythematosus (also known as "Chilblain lupus erythematosus of Hutchinson"[1]) is a chronic, unremitting form of lupus erythematosus with the fingertips, rims of ears, calves, and heels affected, especially in women.[2][3] [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Franceschini F, Calzavara-Pinton P, Valsecchi L, et al. (1999). "Chilblain lupus erythematosus is associated with antibodies to SSA/Ro". Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 455: 167–71. PMID 10599339. 
  2. ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 159. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  3. ↑ Aoki T, Ishizawa T, Hozumi Y, Aso K, Kondo S (March 1996). "Chilblain lupus erythematosus of Hutchinson responding to surgical treatment: a report of two patients with anti-Ro/SS-A antibodies". Br. J. Dermatol. 134 (3): 533–7. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1996.tb16244.x. PMID 8731683. 
  4. ↑ Boehm I et al. Chilblain lupus erythematosus Hutchinson: successful treatment with mycophenolate mofetil. Arch Dermatol 2001;137:235–236 url=http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=478189
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