June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report observed that multiple sclerosis treatments were associated with worsening alopecia in a woman, highlighting the importance of informing patients about this potential side effect.
July 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” In this study conducted at Baqiyatullah Hospital, it was found that interferon beta (IFNβ) treatment in multiple sclerosis patients commonly led to skin complications, with injection site erythema being most frequent, and also increased hair loss severity.
This genetic study identified a potential interval for the Marie Unna hypotrichosis gene but found no mutations in the nearby hr gene, suggesting its involvement remains unconfirmed.
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
