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ArticleCurrent rheumatology reviews2026

Discoid Lupus Flare with Chondritis Triggered by Eaton Fire Case Report.

Sofia Audrey B Gonzales, Kiana Mortezaei, Daniel G Arkfeld

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Article in Current rheumatology reviews, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sofia Audrey B GonzalesDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Kiana MortezaeiDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Daniel G ArkfeldDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Abstract

introductionSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder with flare-ups often triggered by environmental stressors. While stress is a known trigger for lupus exacerbations, the relationship between environmental stressors, lupus flares, and discoid lupus erythematosus remains underexplored. This case report examines a patient whose symptoms worsened after exposure to the Eaton fire. CASE PRESENTATION: A 57-year-old female with lupus reported a flare following the Eaton fire, which severely damaged her parents' home. Symptoms began 12 hours after the fire. Examination revealed erythema and deformity in both ears, consistent with chondritis. After starting a prednisone taper, her condition improved within two weeks.

conclusionEnvironmental stressors, like natural disasters, can trigger lupus flare-ups and conditions, such as discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). Stress-induced immune dysregulation exacerbates autoimmune responses, making it challenging to differentiate discoid lupus from other lupus manifestations. This case highlights the need for recognizing environmental triggers in lupus management and further research into the role of stress in lupus flare-ups.

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Cartilage DiseasesFiresLupus Erythematosus, DiscoidFemaleHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMiddle AgedSymptom Flare Upchondritiseaton fireenvironmental stressorslupus flarepolychondritisSLE

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