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CPT Steven D. Pedro, MC; MAJ Mark V. Dahl, MC

Arch Dermatol. 1973;107(1):118-120.

Abstract
The importance of direct immunofluorescence in the diagnosis of bullous skin lesions is illustrated by the following report of bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Direct immunofluorescence of the bullous lesions of SLE demonstrated the lupus band six months before the lupus erythematosus cell phenomenon became positive. Direct immunofluorescent studies may provide an important tool for the early diagnosis of SLE particularly when other tests are not helpful.

Author Affiliations
USAF, Lackland, Tex; USA, Washington, DC

From the Dermatology Service, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland (Tex) Air Force Base (CPT Pedro), and the Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, DC (MAJ Dahl).

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 1, 1972.

Read in part before the South Central Dermatologic Association, Jan 26, 1971, Merida, Yucatan.

Reprint requests to Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Tex 78236 (CPT Pedro).

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