This case study reports clinical improvement and complete ulcer resolution in a 29-year-old woman with ANA-negative SLE treated for segmental hyalinizing vasculitis and valvular heart disease.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus whose biopsy findings indicated that lupus panniculitis can mimic alopecia areata, leading to temporary hair loss.
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March 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports a case of linear lichen planus developing along the lines of Blaschko during intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide therapy for alopecia areata multiplex.
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July 1977 in “PubMed” This case report describes a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed both pneumonitis and nephritis, with identical immune complexes found in her lungs and kidneys, suggesting a common pathogenetic mechanism.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This study explored the intersection of art and medicine, specifically examining the depiction of the malar rash associated with lupus in historical paintings. The authors suggest that this approach, known as iconodiagnosis, can enhance medical education and understanding of disease manifestations through visual arts.
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March 2022 in “Cureus” This case report discusses a 25-year-old woman diagnosed with acne necrotica varioliformis and highlights the diagnostic challenges and potential associations with systemic diseases.
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complexity and diverse manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting potential genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors in its pathogenesis without presenting new clinical findings.
March 2024 in “Poster presentations” This case report describes a 43-year-old woman diagnosed with both Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease and systemic lupus erythematosus, who showed clinical improvement after treatment with glucocorticoids and hydroxychloroquine, highlighting the rare coexistence of these conditions and the ongoing uncertainty about the precise cause of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.
January 2023 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This case report describes a 21-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed tuberculous lymphadenitis, highlighting the risk of TB in patients with weakened immune systems on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
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November 2000 in “PubMed” This case study reports that a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus experienced remission of her symptoms after receiving a combined therapy of corticosteroids and cytostatics.
May 2025 in “Journal of Diverse Medical Research Medicosphere” This article reports a rare case of angioedema in a pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting a need for further research in this area.
December 2021 in “Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus experienced rare ischemic vaso-occlusive retinopathy as a first symptom, and early interventions improved her visual acuity and fever but did not fully restore vision.
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October 2013 in “Lupus” This study identified distinct clinical and dermatoscopic features to differentiate non-scarring patchy alopecia in SLE from alopecia areata, emphasizing the value of serological tests in diagnosis.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” This review explores the epidemiology, clinical subtypes, pathology, psychological impact, and treatment options for cutaneous lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing psychological distress to optimize patient outcomes.
February 2025 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This case report describes a 47-year-old patient with scarred alopecia diagnosed as discoid lupus erythematosus, where treatment with multiple medications led to clinical improvement.
In this case study, an 80-year-old woman developed lichen planus pigmentosus inversus after receiving multiple intra-articular injections of a homeopathic preparation, suggesting a possible link, though causality remains speculative.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that while the CLASI is generally useful for assessing disease activity and damage in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, it may not accurately reflect all subtypes, indicating a need for revision.
This case report describes a 21-year-old man diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the condition's potential to mimic hematological malignancy and the effectiveness of prednisolone in rapid symptom improvement.
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July 2015 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” This article discusses systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as a complex chronic inflammatory condition with a variable clinical course, impacting multiple organs, and reports no new research findings.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease” This study concluded that erosive lichen sclerosus is a distinct subtype marked by red patches on hairless skin, while ulcerated lichen sclerosus typically results from trauma in uncontrolled dermatosis.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This case report describes a 32-year-old woman with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus who developed severe lupus nephritis, emphasizing that early diagnosis and aggressive immunosuppressive therapy significantly improved her condition and reduced proteinuria, underscoring the importance of prompt treatment to prevent irreversible kidney damage.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
November 2021 in “European Heart Journal Supplements” This case report describes a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, leading to improved right heart function after treatment with diuretics, anticoagulants, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants.
Lupus is a complex disease that requires personalized treatment because it varies greatly between individuals.
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August 2010 in “Lupus” This article reviews the characteristics and classification criteria of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings.
September 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this report, a unique case of lupus panniculitis of the scalp was diagnosed in a 40-year-old woman presenting with non-scarring patchy alopecia, which responded completely to oral prednisolone and methotrexate treatment.
December 2025 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with an SLE-SSc overlap syndrome who experienced significant improvement in symptoms after tailored immunosuppressive therapy including prednisone and mycophenolate mofetil.