January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the rare occurrence of overlapping syndromes including SLE, RA, and AAV in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus, noting the persistent role of prior viral infection remains unclear.
April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that in female patients with COVID-19-related hair loss, diffuse hair loss and antinuclear antibody positivity might be linked to high antibody levels triggered by the infection.
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April 1993 in “Gastroenterology” This study reported a case where cyclosporine treatment in a child led to remission of ulcerative colitis and regrowth of scalp and body hair, suggesting a possible connection between the disorders.
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November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” This case report describes the first instance of ANCA positive vasculitis secondary to Mycobacterium abscessus pulmonary disease, highlighting the complex interplay of immune dysfunction and treatment challenges.