title: Drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with omeprazole.
abstract: Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is characterized by annular scaly erythematous plaques in a photosensitive distribution, and the presence of anti-Ro (SSA) and/or anti-La (SSB) antibodies. Most cases of SCLE are idiopathic, but occasional cases may be drug-induced or associated with a hereditary deficiency of complement components. We report two cases of drug-induced SCLE precipitated by the proton pump inhibitor, omeprazole. Drug-induced disease should be considered in all atypical or extensive cases of SCLE, especially in elderly patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Toms-Whittle
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Buckley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000009:adverse effects*; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors; D009853:Omeprazole