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research Membranous nephropathy and lupus-like syndrome after hematopoietic cell transplantation: a case report

4 citations , September 2010 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports”

This case report documents a 57-year-old man with nephrotic syndrome linked to recurrent chronic graft-versus-host disease and lupus-like symptoms, with improvement after cyclosporin and steroids; however, he died later from leukemia relapse.

research Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) in a Girl with Lower Extremities Edema: A Brief Report

April 2024 in “Current Rheumatology Reviews”

This case report describes an 8-year-old girl with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease who experienced remission after treatment with immunomodulator drugs, highlighting the diagnostic value of anti-U1 RNP antibody testing in children.

research Metabolic disease with autoimmune phenomena: 2 cases of SLE-like disease in young children diagnosed with lysinuric protein intolerance

September 2008 in “Pediatric Rheumatology”

This study reports that the symptoms and immunological findings in two children with diverse autoimmune-like conditions were ultimately attributed to lysinuric protein intolerance, confirmed by genetic analysis in one child.

research Alopecia areata-like patchy non-scarring alopecia as an initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus

3 citations , December 2022 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice”

This case study reported that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can initially present as patchy non-scarring alopecia, potentially misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, highlighting the importance of thorough examination.

research A Case of Proliferative and Membranous Lupus Nephritis Complicated by Cryoglobulin-like Hyaline Thrombi

February 2021

This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed lupus nephritis in the context of thrombotic microangiopathy, including a rare presentation of cryoglobulin-like thrombi.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.

community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 66 upvotes 2 years ago

Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.

community Creatine paired with Finasteride

22 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and creatine are discussed for hair loss, with mixed opinions on creatine's impact. Some users report no hair loss with creatine, while others experience shedding, but finasteride is generally seen as effective.

community (30M) 3 years Fin and 10 months min

in Progress Pictures 307 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their progress using 1.25g finasteride daily for 3 years and 5g oral minoxidil for 10 months, reporting positive results. They seek advice on further improving their hairline, with no significant side effects mentioned.

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