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Ichthyotic‐Appearing Skin Changes Associated with Childhood Morphea, Systemic Sclerosis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus/Scleroderma Overlap
Author(s) -
Williams Christy M.,
Storm Craig A.,
Burns Christopher,
Rigby William,
Dinulos James G. H.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01108.x
Subject(s) - medicine , morphea , scleroderma (fungus) , dermatology , progressive systemic sclerosis , systemic lupus , systemic scleroderma , localized scleroderma , systemic disease , connective tissue disease , pathology , autoimmune disease , immunopathology , raynaud disease , dermatomyositis , disease , lichen sclerosus , inoculation
Ichthyotic‐appearing skin changes have been associated with autoimmune disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis in adults. We report three children with ichthyotic‐appearing skin changes that may be an early feature reflecting underlying dermal sclerosis. Detection of these subtle skin changes may be predictive of more widespread cutaneous involvement, ultimately prompting earlier treatment.