A Case of Superficial Mycoses in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Zhen Li, Jiejie Lu, ZhiLi Yang Plastic and Cosmetic Center, The Fifth People’s Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: ZhiLi Yang; Jiejie Lu, Email 316940160@qq.com; lujiejie677@163.comAbstract: Superficial mycoses are characterized by the infection of...

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Main Authors: Li Z, Lu J, Yang Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2025-01-01
Series:Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/a-case-of-superficial-mycoses-in-a-patient-with-systemic-lupus-erythem-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID
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Summary:Zhen Li, Jiejie Lu, ZhiLi Yang Plastic and Cosmetic Center, The Fifth People’s Hospital of Hainan Province, Haikou, Hainan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: ZhiLi Yang; Jiejie Lu, Email 316940160@qq.com; lujiejie677@163.comAbstract: Superficial mycoses are characterized by the infection of keratinized tissues such as the epidermis, hair, and nails. A 52-year-old woman from Hainan Province, China is reported in this study. The patient presents with large erythematous scales on her head, face, and disfigured nails over a 2-year period. The fungal infection was further aggravated by the patient’s 10-year history of SLE and long-term immunosuppressive drug therapy. Ultimately, Fungal microscopy and culture results were consistent with superficial mycosis. After 6 months of treatment with terbinafine and itraconazole, the patient’s rash subsided, and fungal microscopy was negative. There was no recurrence after six months of follow-up.Keywords: superficial mycosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, treatment
ISSN:1178-7015