AUTHOR=Roofeh David , Kahlenberg J. Michelle 

TITLE=Undifferentiated connective tissue disease with an incidental photo-provocation: a case report

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Lupus

VOLUME=Volume 1 - 2023

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/lupus/articles/10.3389/flupu.2023.1223001

DOI=10.3389/flupu.2023.1223001

ISSN=2813-6934

ABSTRACT=A patient with undifferentiated connective tissue disease and no documented history of photosensitivity 6 fastidiously adhered to the rheumatologist's recommendation to avoid UV light exposure. Her unexpected UV 7 exposure revealed the development of multiple erythematous/violaceous macules, concerning for a cutaneous 8 lupus erythematosus reaction with an appearance similar to chilblains. This case highlights the importance of 9 screening for unintentional photo-provocation in those suspected to have or be at risk for developing systemic 10 lupus erythematosus (SLE).