Lupus erythematosus tumidus
Synonyms: Intermittent cutaneous lupus
A rare form of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus characterized by extreme photosensitivity with intermittent formation of erythematous edematous urticarial-like smooth plaques on sun-exposed skin areas. The lesions heal without scarring. The course of the disease is benign and development of systemic lupus erythematosus is infrequent. Most patients do not have lupus-related autoantibodies. Skin biopsy shows a perivascular and periadnexal lymphocytic infiltrate and increased dermal mucin deposition without involvement of the dermoepidermal junction.
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