European Journal of Dermatology
MENUGeometric alopecia associated with lupus erythematosus panniculitis of the scalp: a case series of nine Korean patients Volume 28, issue 3, May-June 2018
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1 Department of Dermatology,
2 Department of Medical Education, Chonbuk National University Medical School,
3 Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
- DOI : 10.1684/ejd.2018.3269
- Page(s) : 399-400
- Published in: 2018
Lupus erythematosus panniculitis (LEP) is characterized by round subcutaneous nodules or indurated plaques, predominantly on the upper limbs, face, and buttocks [1]. Only a few cases of LEP of the scalp showing linear or annular configuration have been reported [1-9].We retrospectively reviewed nine Korean patients with LEP presenting with peculiar geometric configurations of non-scarring alopecia in our institution from 2006 to 2016. Two of these cases have been previously reported [4, 9]. The patients [...]