Korean J Dermatol.  1972 Oct;10(3):183-185.

A Case of Lupus Miliaris Disseminatus Faciei

• Kim NH
• Yoo TY

Abstract

A case of lupus miliaris desseminatus faciei, 23 year old male was reported. The multiple minute discrete yellowish brown superficial nodules, 2 to 3 mm in diameter, revealed apple-jelly color under diascopy without any subjective symptoms since June, 1971. The lesions affect lower eyelids, forehead, cheeks, malar region, upper lip, chin and nasolabial folds symmetrically. Histopathological findings revealed conglomerated individual tubercles with prominent central caseation necrosis. He was given 600mg of INH and 12 mg of PAS daily per os for 2 months. The eruptions were healed gradually with pitted scars.

MeSH Terms

Cheek
Chin
Cicatrix
Eyelids
Forehead
Humans
Lip
Male
Nasolabial Fold
Necrosis
Young Adult