A Case of Tumid Lupus Erythematosus Successfully Treated with Topical Tacrolimus and Hydrocortisone 17-Butyrate

Tumid Lupus Erythematosus

Authors

  • Funda Tamer Department of Dermatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
  • İrem Özdemir Department of Dermatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
  • Betül Öğüt Department of Pathology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
  • Özlem Erdem Department of Pathology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye

Keywords:

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, treatment, tumid lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Tumid lupus erythematosus is an uncommon subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Hereby, we report a 36-year-old male patient with tumid lupus erythematosus who presented with erythematous papules and plaques on the face and neck and showed significant improvement after treatment with topical tacrolimus and topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate.

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Published

09.01.2025

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2025): Gazi Medical Journal

Section

Case Report

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