Pregnancy-induced chilblain lupus erythematosus

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1993 Sep;18(5):449-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1993.tb02248.x.

Abstract

A case of chilblain lupus erythematosus during pregnancy is described in a 28-year-old woman. Symptoms and signs were present by 8 weeks of her first pregnancy and had resolved by 10 days after delivery. The condition is discussed with particular emphasis on the relationship with pregnancy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chilblains / drug therapy
  • Chilblains / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / drug therapy
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / etiology*
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology*

Substances

  • Prednisolone