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Lupus erythematosus and lichen planus overlap syndrome: a case report with a rapid response to topical corticosteroid therapy

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Lupus erythematosus (LE) and lichen planus (LP) may occur as an overlap syndrome. We report the clinical characteristics of a young man with lesions diagnosed as LE and LP by histopathological and direct immunoflurosence examinations. We achieved remarkable clinical response from the treatment with topical corticosteroids and no recurrence was seen in a 6 months of follow up time. We found this case interesting because of the rapid improvement with corticosteroid and discussed if there is a real overlap or a coexistence according to the literature.

Source: Dermatology Reports

DOI: 10.4081/dr.2011.e48

Authors: Gulsen Tukenmez Demirci, Ilknur Kivanc Altunay, Sezgi Sarikaya, Damlanur Sakiz

Institution: Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $539