Abstract
While both lupus erythematosus and psoriasis are inflammatory dermatoses characterized by scaly erythematous plaques, they are rarely confused in clinical practice. We report a woman who alternately presented with lupus erythematosus and psoriasis over 14 years but the former condition was not recognized and adequately treated. After the complete diagnosis had been established, a combination of thalidomide and acitretin resulted in a prolonged remission of both disorders. This unusual case demonstrates that coexistence of two diseases in one patient presents a diagnostic challenge that can only be met by repeated careful correlation of all clinical and histopathologic findings. It is of particular importance if these diseases require conflicting management strategies.
| Translated title of the contribution | Two faces of Janus: Coexistence of systemic lupus erythematosus and psoriasis in the same patient |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Hautarzt |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 58-63 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0017-8470 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.01.2010 |
