Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei with madarosis: A novel presentation.

RATIONALE: Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LMDF) is a chronic, self-limiting inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology that can lead to disfiguring scars.

PATIENT CONCERNS: A 51-year-old male presented with a 1-month history of facial papules and eyebrow exfoliation.

DIAGNOSES: Skin biopsy confirmed that this case was LMDF.

INTERVENTIONS: After the diagnosis was confirmed, the patient was treated with oral doxycycline (100 mg) and prednisone (12 mg) once daily.

OUTCOMES: Follow-up at 1 month showed significant improvement in facial rash and regrowth of both eyebrows.

LESSONS: This report describes an atypical case of LMDF complicated by eyebrow loss, providing insights into the rarity and pathogenesis of this condition.