10 citations,
June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
2 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The paper concludes that creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration is important for facial aesthetics and involves careful planning and realistic expectations.
February 2021 in “Indonesian Journal of Perinatology” Most pregnancies with SLE resulted in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
Skin symptoms in lupus help diagnose and manage the disease early.
1 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Certain skin symptoms can help detect and manage systemic lupus.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” TB can mimic SLE symptoms, so doctors should consider TB in such cases.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine may worsen symptoms in people with systemic lupus erythematosus.
127 citations,
September 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Skin problems are very common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus and important for diagnosis.
5 citations,
October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Higher disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus is strongly linked to more internal organ damage.
December 2023 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)” Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
Tjalma Syndrome is a rare condition in people with lupus, causing fluid buildup and high CA-125 levels, but not due to tumors.
33 citations,
August 2013 in “Lupus” SLE patients in eastern Saudi Arabia have a generally good prognosis despite multi-organ involvement.
April 2024 in “Rheumatology” A young woman with visual issues and other symptoms was diagnosed with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome, and improved with treatment.
148 citations,
February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus have skin problems, and skin symptoms are often the first sign of the disease.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Hypoalbuminemia can cause pleural effusion and needs careful treatment.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Different rheumatological diseases can cause specific skin problems.
July 2023 in “Annals of African Medicine” Proper periodontal treatment with xenograft effectively manages aggressive periodontitis in SLE patients.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry” An 18-year-old girl improved with treatment after being diagnosed with both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Celiac Disease.
30 citations,
August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Open Journal of Internal Medicine” Diagnosing both systemic lupus and hemoglobinopathy is challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
28 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” Alopecia is common in lupus patients, causing significant anxiety and is linked to the disease itself.
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.