Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR) Registry 2009–2019: Major Clinical Characteristics of Chinese Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    March 2021 in “ Rheumatology and Immunology Research ”
    Mengtao Li, Yanhong Wang, Jiuliang Zhao, Qian Wang, Ziqian Wang, Xinping Tian, Xiaofeng Zeng
    Image of study
    TLDR Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus commonly experience oral ulcers, arthritis, alopecia, skin rash, and nephritis.
    The CSTAR registry, established in 2009, collected data from 304 rheumatology centers across 30 provinces in China, registering 25,147 SLE patients by December 2019. The mean age of disease onset was 31.2 years, with a male to female ratio of 1:11.9. Common clinical presentations included oral ulcers (59.4%), arthritis (55.0%), alopecia (43.22%), skin rash (40.0%), and nephritis (33.5%). The mean SLEDAI score at entry was 4, with 32.6% of patients having moderate to severe disease activity. The registry, the largest of its kind in China, has provided valuable data for future research and international collaborations.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

      community Homemade topical spironolactone

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.

      community Only Minoxidil 2 Months Before After Photos

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-month hair growth progress using only Minoxidil, noting significant improvement and plans to continue despite a genetic predisposition to baldness. They apply Minoxidil twice daily, experienced a heat rash, and chose not to use Finasteride due to side effects.

      community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?

      in Chat  62 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results