Lupus erythematosus and lichen planus overlap syndrome: a case report with a rapid response to topical corticosteroid therapy

Lupus erythematosus (LE) and lichen planus (LP) may occur as an overlap syndrome. We report the clinical characteristics of a young man with lesions diagnosed as LE and LP by histopathological and direct immunoflurosence examinations. We achieved remarkable clinical response from the treatment with...

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Main Authors: Gulsen Tukenmez Demirci, Ilknur Kivanc Altunay, Sezgi Sarikaya, Damlanur Sakiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-11-01
Series:Dermatology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/dr/article/view/2726