Neuropsychiatric lupus is a severe form of lupus that needs strong treatment to improve life quality.
February 2018 in “Chin J Clinicians(Electronic Edition)” Rash in SLE patients indicates more severe disease.
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.
A 29-year-old woman with symptoms of both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis improved with specific medications.
June 2017 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” A cat with a rare pancreatic tumor and diabetes died despite treatment, showing similar symptoms to a human condition.
April 2017 in “Leukemia research” Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
Juvenile-onset lupus patients have more severe symptoms and need stronger treatment.
June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Early symptoms of SLE include fatigue, joint pain, and sensitivity to sunlight.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” Higher levels of certain immune cells and proteins are linked to more severe lupus symptoms.
November 2012 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex autoimmune disease mainly affecting women, with varied symptoms and unknown exact cause.
September 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss can occur in people with systemic lupus erythematosus.
December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease causing diverse symptoms and major organ involvement.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Pediatrics” Neonatal lupus symptoms usually resolve, but some children may develop other autoimmune diseases later.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with lupus experienced non-scarring hair loss with fewer hair follicles, and the test for lupus in hair was not helpful.
The document corrects a mistake by stating that pimecrolimus, not tacrolimus, is the drug that concentrates in the skin.
August 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Changes in NRF2 levels may contribute to hair loss in Egyptian men.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
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May 1979 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
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September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.
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January 2015 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing and managing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and usually get better with treatment.
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May 2017 in “Medical Science Monitor” Myositis in lupus patients is linked to skin rash, hair loss, blood issues, and high disease activity.
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September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
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July 2011 in “PubMed” Treating H. pylori infection might help cure alopecia areata.
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May 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride reduces corpus cavernosum weight but doesn't affect erectile response in rats.