Publications by authors named "Maria de Fatima G S Alves"
Background: Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is an autoimmune disease with several clinical presentations. The chronic form predominantly presents as discoid rashes but may present with less common morphological findings that can sometimes make diagnosis difficult. Comedonic lupus is a rare and underdiagnosed variant, with unknown etiology and still poorly defined treatment.
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- Dowling-Degos disease (DDD) is a rare genetic skin condition that leads to distinctive brown pigmented lesions and scars, particularly in flexural areas such as the back, neck, and face.
- A 51-year-old male patient displayed various symptoms including comedo-like lesions, pitted scars, and widespread hyperpigmented macules, suggesting a familial link as his father and brothers had similar issues.
- Skin biopsies revealed specific histopathological features typical of DDD, such as dilated follicular projections and pigmentation changes, confirming the diagnosis.