title: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus flare following exposure to surgical light during a dental procedure.
abstract: A patient in her 60s with systemic lupus erythematosus presented to an outpatient dermatology clinic on multiple occasions, with exacerbations of cutaneous lupus after exposure to surgical lighting during dental procedures. Her photosensitivity to surgical lighting suggests that artificial light sources pose potential triggers of lupus erythematosus in extra photosensitive individuals. This case report summarises those potential triggers and some options to decrease exposure from surgical lighting.
authors.affiliation: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tiao
authors.affiliation: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Victoria P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Werth
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects; D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000209:etiology*