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Geometric 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

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 [...]