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COVID-19 vaccination may trigger lupus in some people.

Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.

Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.

A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.

Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.

The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.

Higher EULAR/ACR scores in SLE patients predict more organ damage.

Excluding alopecia and mucous membrane components from the CLASI-A score reduces its effectiveness in capturing important disease activity.

A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.

Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.

Belimumab effectively reduces disease activity in lupus patients, regardless of initial serologic status.

Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus commonly experience oral ulcers, arthritis, alopecia, skin rash, and nephritis.

Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is diagnosed earlier in males than females.

The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.

Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.

The European Society of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus created a questionnaire to standardize patient assessment and improve care for cutaneous lupus.

AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.

A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.

Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.

Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.

SLE patients experience two patterns of non-inflammatory symptoms: intermittent and persistent.

A rare benign skin tumor showed unusual features of sebaceous and sweat glands, important for correct diagnosis.

Breast implants are linked to autoimmune symptoms, with over half of patients feeling better after removal, but the exact cause is unclear and may involve bacterial biofilm.

A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.

The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.