Title of article
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: A case report
Author/Authors
Sanai, Madiha King Edward Medical University (KEMU) - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology Unit-I, Pakistan , Nadeem, Muhammad King Edward Medical College - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Aman, Shahbaz King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan , Kazmi, Atif Hasnain King Edward Medical University - Mayo Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan
From page
232
To page
235
Abstract
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei is an uncommon, chronic, inflammatory dermatoses characterized by multiple, monomorphic, symmetrical, reddish-brown papules on chin, forehead, cheeks and eyelids that show a characteristic granulomatous histology. Lesions may cluster around the mouth and eyes or may be widely disseminated on the face. The exact pathogenesis is unknown. Tuberculin test is usually negative. Active disease generally lasts for 1-3 years and resolves spontaneously. We report a case of this disorder along with review of literature.
Keywords
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei , Granulomatous histology , Tuberculin test
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Record number
2636105
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