A Neonate With Annular Cutaneous Lesions

Neonatal lupus erythematosus is a rare disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. The disease can affect several systems, including the skin, heart, liver, and bone marrow. Thus, a recognition of its different presentations is vital for making a diagnosis. We describe the case of a neonate diagnosed with neonatal lupus, presenting with an acute onset of erythematous skin lesions as the sole manifestation. The patient’s mother was healthy with no known medical history or relevant family history