Case Report on Lupus Panniculitis - A Rare Type of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Published: 2022-05-18
Page: 162-166
Issue: 2022 - Volume 5 [Issue 2]
Jaseen M. James
KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubballi, 580031, India.
Jasmitha M. James
KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubballi, 580031, India.
Varsha Dalal *
KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubballi, 580031, India.
AHMV Swamy
KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubballi, 580031, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Lupus panniculitis is an infrequent form of systemic lupus erythematosus. The relapsing nature of skin lesions can make the treatment more challenging. We report a case of 6-year-old female child with systemic lupus panniculitis. The child presented with wounds all over the body initially notedover the scalp and axilla region. The child was managed with steroids, anti-malarials and immunosuppressants including vitamin supplements. Ensuring the psychological wellbeing of the child is also a considered constituent in the care plan. Medication non-adherence of the patient was one of the boundaries of the treatment.
Keywords: Autoimmunediseases, Erythematosus lesions, Lupus panniculitis, Lupus profundus, SLE