September 2023 in “Cureus” This study at B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital highlighted an extensive range of nail disorders, with onychomycosis being the most common, and emphasized the importance of nails in diagnosing both dermatological and systemic conditions.
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July 2000 in “Lupus” This study found that chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus with discoid lesions was the most common skin manifestation among patients with lupus erythematosus, while nonspecific skin lesions were linked to systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly during active disease phases.
January 2019 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” This study found that specific skin lesions are common indicators of pediatric rheumatologic diseases, potentially aiding dermatologists and rheumatologists in diagnosis when biopsies are challenging.
This study reported a rare case of a young woman with complete heart block as the initial sign of systemic lupus erythematosus despite being negative for anti-SSA antibodies, highlighting the diagnostic utility of anti-PM-Scl 100 antibodies and nailfold capillaroscopy.
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March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the cellular, molecular, and genetic factors contributing to lupus erythematosus and reports no new experimental findings.