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    Glossary Lupus Hair Loss

    autoimmune disease causing inflammation and damage to hair follicles

    Lupus hair loss, also known as lupus-related hair loss or lupus alopecia, refers to the hair thinning or shedding that occurs as a result of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease. This condition can cause inflammation and damage to hair follicles, leading to temporary or permanent hair loss, often characterized by brittle hair that breaks easily.

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      Hair Loss in Women

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      129 citations , October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
      This article discusses the evaluation and management of a 45-year-old woman with diffuse scalp-hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
      Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options

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      81 citations , March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.

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