Erythema annulare centrifugum in association with hypothyroidism: a case report

Authors

  • Zahida Rani Department of Dermatology, King Edward Medical College/Mayo Hospital, Lahore
  • Tariq Rashid Department of Dermatology, Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
  • Ijaz Hussain Department of Dermatology, King Edward Medical College/Mayo Hospital, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v13i2.737

Abstract

Erythema annulare centrifugum is a type of annular erythema with a multifactorial etiology. We report a case of EAC in association with hypothyroidism, an association hitherto unreported.

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03.01.2017

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2003): April - June

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Case Reports

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Erythema annulare centrifugum in association with hypothyroidism: a case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017 Jan. 3 [cited 2026 Sep. 21];13(2):89-91. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/737