Korean J Dermatol.  2007 Mar;45(3):309-311.

Multiple Eruptive Dermatofibromas in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Jung JY
• Goo B
• Chung HJ
• Chung KY

Abstract

Solitary dermatofibroma shows a common occurrence, especially on the lower limbs of young women, while multiple eruptive dermatofibromas are rare and are thought to be associated with altered immunity, such as autoimmune diseases and immunosuppression. We report a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) who developed multiple, eruptive dermatofibromas while she was being treated with systemic corticosteroid. We also review literature on the previously reported cases of multiple eruptive dermatofibromas associated with SLE.

Keyword

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas; Systemic lupus erythematosus

MeSH Terms

Arthritis, Juvenile*
Autoimmune Diseases
Female
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous*
Humans
Immunosuppression
Lower Extremity
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*