Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus: A facultative paraneoplastic dermatosis

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a photosensitive dermatosis characterized by a non-scarring papulosquamous eruption and specific antibodies in the patient's serum. Genetic and environmental factors represent the leading causes of SCLE; however, several case reports in the literature link SCLE to various types of cancer. This review aims to assess the association between SCLE and neoplastic disorders. We searched PubMed for all relevant publications on cancer-associated SCLE from 1981 to 2022.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research