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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with hidradenitis suppurativa had significantly higher levels of cell-free DNA in their serum compared to healthy controls, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for the disease.
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February 2020 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” This case report from Tishreen Hospital describes the rare presentation of lupus erythematosus tumidus and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction as initial manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for better outcomes.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that CRP levels were elevated in alopecia areata patients, with an inverse linear association between serum vitamin D and CRP levels specifically noted in ophiasis AA.
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have elevated cardiovascular risk markers, with levels being higher in obese participants compared to non-obese participants.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The study found that systemic inflammatory markers were elevated in patients with severe alopecia areata compared to those with mild disease and healthy controls, and these markers decreased in patients who improved after JAK inhibitor therapy.