Table 1

- Characteristics of patients with SLE and HCQ-induced hyperpigmentation.

Characteristicsn (%)
ANA31 (100)
dsDNA31 (100)
Low complements (C3 and C4)31 (100)
Arthritis (MCPs, wrists, and knees)16 (51.6)
Leucopenia (<3000×109/L)31 (100)
Thrombocytopenia (<100,000×109/L)8 (25.8)
Painful mouth ulcers10 (32.2)
Fatigue31 (100)
Photosensitivity (acute/chronic)29 (93.5)