Chilblain Lupus with Nail Involvement: A Case Report and a Brief Overview

Abstract

Chilblain lupus erythematosus is a rare, chronic variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus that occurs during cold or damp periods on the hands, fingers, or feet. It is often associated with other forms of cutaneous lupus and about 20% of patients develop systemic lupus erythematosus. Various medications have been put forward, including steroids, mycophenolate mofetil, calcium channel blockers, and hydroxychloroquine, but the symptoms do not remit completely.

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“…Classic chilblains (perniosis) consist of erythematous and oedematous lesions, sometimes ulcerated, which occur during cold or damp periods on the hands or feet and may be associated with connective tissue disease or haematological disorders ( 9 ).…”