Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei Quiz
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei?
Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei is a rare inflammatory skin condition characterized by red-yellow or yellow-brown patches on the central face, particularly on and around the eyelids. The cause is unknown, but could be due to tuberculosis, foreign body reaction (particularly to zirconium) etc.
Symptoms of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Bumps containing pus
Questions your doctor may ask to check for lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?
Treatment for lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei
Treatment includes medication to suprress the inflammation which may be taken orally or injected into the the affected areas of the skin.
Diseases related to Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei
References
Gosch M, Larrondo J. Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 Mar 1;158(3):314. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.5010. PMID: 35044421.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2787960
Manganoni AM, Farisoglio C, Pavoni L, Chiudinelli M, Stillitano G, Ungari M, Calzavara-Pinton P. Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei in a young male. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Dec;154(6):714-716. doi: 10.23736/S0392-0488.17.05169-0. Epub 2015 Sep 8. PMID: 26349925.
https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/Ital-J-Dermatol-Venereol/article.php?cod=R23Y2019N06A0714
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