Neonatal lupus erythematosus—a rare syndrome of transient autoimmunity.

Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare autoimmune disease due to a passive transfer of maternal autoantibodies to the fetus. The clinical spectrum is variable and includes skin lesions, cardiac, hematological, or hepatobiliary disorders. We report an NLE case presenting with skin eruption that was initially considered as tinea. Neonatal lupus erythematosus is a rare neonatal disease due to maternal autoimmunity which can have various clinical presentations. Although cutaneous NLE is a transient condition, it should be recognized promptly due to the risk of recurrence in the subsequent pregnancies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]