Korean J Dermatol.  1999 Feb;37(2):244-247.

Recurrent Annular Erythema in A Patient Presumed to Have Lupus Erythematosus

• Han KH
• Chung JH
• Cho KH
• Chun DK

Abstract

Annular erythema associated with lupus erythematosus/ Sjogrens syndrome has recently been described in Orientals. We present a patient with recurrent annular erythema who partially demonstrated features of lupus erythematosus. A 32-year-old man was referred to us for recurrent annular erythema. Laboratory findings revealed mild leukopenia and the presence of antinuclear antibodies at a titer of 320 with a finely speckled pattern on Hep-2 substrates. Anti-Ro/La antibodies were also detected. A skin biopsy specimen revealed the findings of perivascular and periappendageal lymphocytic infiltration without prominent hydropic degeneration of the basal layer. Skin lesions subsided with hydroxychloroquine (400-200mg/day).

Keyword

Annular erythema; Lupus erythematosus

MeSH Terms

Adult
Antibodies
Antibodies, Antinuclear
Biopsy
Erythema*
Humans
Hydroxychloroquine
Leukopenia
Sjogren's Syndrome
Skin
Antibodies
Antibodies, Antinuclear
Hydroxychloroquine