51 citations,
October 1981 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some patients developed skin inflammation after obesity surgery, and a medication called dapsone helped treat it.
7 citations,
November 1977 in “JAMA” A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Severe male pattern hair loss is linked to lower hair density in the back of the head.
13 citations,
August 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
47 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
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May 2021 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Most women undergoing chemotherapy experience hair loss, and many cope by using wigs or bonnets.
February 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” A patient developed nerve problems as a side effect of a hair loss treatment called tofacitinib.
January 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Granulomatous alopecia areata is a rare but real form of hair loss.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
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August 2013 in “Lupus” SLE patients in eastern Saudi Arabia have a generally good prognosis despite multi-organ involvement.
5 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Anifrolumab significantly improved skin lesions and hair regrowth in severe discoid lupus.
4 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” The 2012 criteria are better for diagnosing atypical lupus cases.
April 2018 in “Rheumatology” Alopecia is common in lupus patients, causing significant anxiety and is linked to the disease itself.
Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.
15 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
1 citations,
September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
13 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
March 2020 in “Poster presentations” Accurate diagnosis of SLE requires extensive testing due to its complex symptoms.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” A thorough, team-based approach and clear communication improve outcomes in complex neuropsychiatric lupus cases.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
February 2021 in “Indonesian Journal of Perinatology” Most pregnancies with SLE resulted in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Both main and alternative Wnt signaling are important for regrowing rodent whisker follicles.
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March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.
144 citations,
September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
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.
30 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.