"Differentiating and Managing Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus-Associated " by Michael G. Buontempo, Lina Alhanshali et al.
 

Differentiating and Managing Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus-Associated Alopecia and Patchy Alopecia Areata: Therapeutic Insights From Case Studies

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Article

Publication Date

3-1-2025

Abstract

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations, including patchy hair loss resembling alopecia areata (AA).This report describes two cases of CLE presenting as AA mimickers, emphasizing the need to consider CLE in differential diagnosis for patchy hair loss. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing scarring alopecia.

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