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July 2019 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” In this study, gene expression analysis of plucked hair follicles from scalp lesions was sufficient to differentiate chronic discoid lupus erythematosus from psoriasis and healthy controls, suggesting a non-invasive diagnostic potential.
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June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes a 22-year-old woman initially suspected of alopecia areata, whose scalp lesions were ultimately diagnosed as discoid lupus erythematosus after histopathological analysis.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that type I interferon response-related genes activated by RIG-1 and IL-17 pathways were significantly up-regulated in hair follicle and skin samples with chronic discoidal lupus erythematosus.
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August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, oral calcium pantothenate was associated with improvement in the inflammatory phase of discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp, with the most marked response observed in subacute cases.
December 2025 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” This case report highlights the rarity and complex differential diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus, emphasizing that immunosuppressive therapy in such cases can lead to serious complications like pulmonary tuberculosis.