Harlequin syndrome is a rare condition in which one half of the face fails to
flush and sweat due to damage of the sympathetic fibers on the ipsilateral side.
The majority of cases are idiopathic, but may be iatrogenic or caused by
space-occupying lesions or brainstem infarction. We report a case of idiopathic
harlequin syndrome in a 34-year-old man with a 5-month history of unilateral
facial flushing and sweating after exercise. Despite the rarity of this
syndrome, dermatologists should be aware of this condition in order to diagnose
properly and provide multidisciplinary assistance.
Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is a rare autoimmune subepidermal
blistering disease, with few cases described in childhood. It has different
clinical-pathological features. We report a case of BSLE in a 10-year-old child
with systemic lupus erythematosus, treated with prednisone and
hydroxychloroquine. There was complete remission with dapsone, with no
recurrence of skin lesions throughout one year of follow-up. We highlight the
rarity and early age of occurrence.
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