Lupus erythematosus arising in striae distensae.
A 21-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with a prominent inflammatory dermatitis confined primarily to steroid-induced striae. To the best of our knowledge, this cutaneous manifestation of lupus erythematosus has not been previously reported. Koebner's phenomenon is suspected to be the underlying mechanism.
D000328:Adult; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*