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Linear and annular lupus panniculitis of the scalp is a rare form of lupus panniculitis recently reported in literature. It presents as linear or annular or arciform areas of nonscarring alopecia of the scalp with minimal surface changes. We report a 4‑year‑old Indian female child with arciform erythematous plaque over the forehead extending on the scalp with nonscarring alopecia with annular erythematous plaque over the cheek. Histology showed lobular lymphocytic panniculitis with abundant mucin deposition. Antinuclear antibody and systemic screen for lupus were negative. After treatment with oral corticosteroids, complete remission was achieved with good regrowth of scalp hair with no relapse during the follow‑up period of 6 months. This is the youngest reported case of linear and annular lupus panniculitis of the scalp. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Byline: Prashant. Bharti, M. Ramam, Neetu. Bhari A 4-year-old boy presented with a vertically oriented, linear, erythematous atrophic plaque of size 4.5 × 0.5 cm in the midline of the [...]

This article discusses lichen amyloidosis of the external ear, a rare form of primary cutaneous amyloidosis. It is characterized by asymptomatic keratotic or waxy papules on the external ear, typically affecting middle-aged women. The diagnosis is confirmed through biopsy, which reveals eosinophilic amorphous aggregates and positive staining for amyloid. Treatment options include topical corticosteroids and physical modalities. The article aims to increase awareness about this benign condition and highlights the need for differential diagnosis with other skin conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Four monthly cycles of cladribine infusion (0.14 mg/kg for five days) showed 50-60 per cent improvement in her periorbital lesions and 80-90 per cent improvement in her neck lesions [Figure 1]E and [Figure 1]F. A 48 yr old female† presented to the department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, in March 2019, with yellowish papules and nodules over the periorbital areas for two years [Figure 1]A. Skin biopsy showed diffuse infiltrate of histiocytes, foamy histiocytes and lymphocytes with Touton giant cells [Figure 1]C and [Figure 1]D. [Extracted from the article]

Linear and annular lupus panniculitis of the scalp is a rare form of lupus panniculitis recently reported in literature. It presents as linear or annular or arciform areas of nonscarring alopecia of the scalp with minimal surface changes. We report a 4-year-old Indian female child with arciform erythematous plaque over the forehead extending on the scalp with nonscarring alopecia with annular erythematous plaque over the cheek. Histology showed lobular lymphocytic panniculitis with abundant mucin deposition. Antinuclear antibody and systemic screen for lupus were negative. After treatment with oral corticosteroids, complete remission was achieved with good regrowth of scalp hair with no relapse during the follow-up period of 6 months. This is the youngest reported case of linear and annular lupus panniculitis of the scalp., Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest., (Copyright: © 2023 Indian Dermatology Online Journal.)