Flagellate Dermatosis -An Unusual Dermatological Finding in a Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

[6] Flagellate lesions can also be triggered by Phyto-photodermatitis and poison ivy dermatitis where the leaves have rubbed against the skin. [7] Hypereosinophilic syndrome associated with HIV infection have been reported with development of flagellate dermatitis. Conclusion The presence of such linear streaks and flagellate dermatosis, along with j oint pain and recurrent fever with or without rashes, should alert the physician about the possibility of SLE or other associated rheumatological diseases and should prompt the treating physician for appropriate investigations to reach the correct diagnosis and initiate proper treatment at the earliest. PG Department of Medicine, IMS & Sum Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Manuscript Received: 18.08.2022; Revision Accepted: 1.11.2022; Published Online First: 10 July 2023 Open Access at: https://journal.jkscience.org Copyright: © 2023 JK Science.