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Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus.

A Yung1, A Oakley

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand. ayung@ihug.co.nz

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|December 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rare skin condition causing blisters. Dapsone effectively treated a patient with bullous SLE, leading to remission.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunofluorescence

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations.
  • Bullous SLE is a rare subset of cutaneous SLE characterized by blistering lesions.
  • Understanding the immunopathogenesis of bullous SLE is crucial for effective management.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old woman with a 6-month history of SLE presented with a widespread urticarial, erythematous eruption.
  • The eruption featured tense, fluid-filled blisters, erosions, and crusting.
  • Skin biopsy revealed subepidermal blistering with a prominent neutrophilic infiltrate.

Findings:

  • Direct immunofluorescence demonstrated granular IgG deposition at the dermoepidermal junction, with weaker IgM, IgA, and C3.
  • Indirect immunofluorescence did not detect circulating antibodies.
  • The patient was diagnosed with bullous SLE and showed resistance to prednisone treatment.

Implications:

  • Dapsone therapy resulted in rapid and sustained remission of skin symptoms in this bullous SLE patient.
  • This case highlights dapsone as a potential therapeutic option for bullous SLE.
  • Distinguishing bullous SLE from other blistering disorders is essential for appropriate treatment strategies.

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