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In this study, the researchers reported that calcipotriol pre-treatment made photodynamic therapy more effective and safe than conventional treatment for actinic keratosis on the scalp, improving long-term clearance rates, especially for Grade II lesions. However, they suggested larger trials are necessary to corroborate these findings.

This study found that synthetic ceramide shampoo improved dandruff and erythema while reducing water loss when compared to control in a group of 20 subjects over four weeks.

In this case report, a 17-year-old with systemic lupus erythematosus showed improvement in erythema multiforme-like lesions after treatment with methylprednisolone.

This case report describes a Brittany spaniel that developed erythema multiforme possibly linked to cephalexin and then pemphigus foliaceus, which improved with prednisolone without relapse for four years.

This case study describes a unique instance of unilateral steroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis likely due to long-term localized use of topical corticosteroids, emphasizing the need for careful application and thorough histopathological analysis.

This case report describes a Japanese woman with unilateral steroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis attributed to long-term topical corticosteroid use, highlighting the significance of appropriate steroid application and histopathological evaluation for facial erythematous nodules.

Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.

This article outlines manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, noting rapid joint symptom improvement with corticosteroids and antimalarial drug responsiveness for skin symptoms, and links anti-Ro with photosensitive rash and subacute lupus.

This study found that chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus with discoid lesions was the most common skin manifestation among patients with lupus erythematosus, while nonspecific skin lesions were linked to systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly during active disease phases.

This study found that thalidomide increased peripheral lymphocyte counts and reduced inflammation in lupus erythematosus patients, but was associated with polyneuropathy, suggesting careful use in refractory cases.

This article discusses various patterns of hair loss associated with lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of identifying the specific type to aid in classifying systemic lupus erythematosus.

This study suggests that damage to stem cells in the bulge region of hair follicles may contribute to scarring in chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

This study found that the quality of life for Japanese lupus erythematosus patients with skin manifestations improved after treatment, though female gender and older age were associated with poorer outcomes in certain quality of life domains.

This case report describes the successful treatment of severe bullous erythema multiforme in a patient using cyclosporine, where prior high-dose corticosteroids had only partially worked.

This review examines non-invasive methods for diagnosing inflammatory skin diseases like lupus erythematosus and psoriatic inflammation using samples from plucked hair and skin tape-strips, but no new clinical results are presented.

This study found that anti-Sjögren's syndrome type B antibodies are highly specific for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus and are associated with several clinical symptoms, including cheek erythema and alopecia.

This study described a case where lupus erythematosus panniculitis preceded the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the need for regular follow-ups in LEP patients for potential SLE development.

This review discusses the varied cutaneous manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and outlines treatment approaches, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This study reports an association between frontal fibrosing alopecia and lupus erythematosus, noting progressive alopecia in the frontotemporal hairline despite treatment with hydroxychloroquine.

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

This case report highlights the complexity of lupus erythematosus/lichen planus overlap syndrome, noting a high potential for progression to systemic lupus erythematosus.

In this study, LC-OCT imaging was found to noninvasively identify specific features of cicatricial alopecia due to lupus erythematosus, such as hyperreflective collagen fibers, which may aid in distinguishing it from other types of scarring alopecia.

This study reviews the types of alopecia associated with lupus erythematosus and discusses treatment challenges, highlighting that non-scarring alopecia is specific to systemic lupus while chronic cutaneous lupus can cause scarring alopecia, with topical corticosteroids and oral antimalarials as primary treatments for cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

This case report from Tishreen Hospital describes the rare presentation of lupus erythematosus tumidus and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction as initial manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for better outcomes.

In this report, researchers describe a case of scalp discoid lupus erythematosus unresponsive to topical treatments, where hydroxychloroquine administered at 200 mg/day led to complete resolution of skin lesions in five months.

This case report describes a 16-year-old boy diagnosed with Castleman's disease, where treatment led to a marked decrease in lymph node swelling without obvious recurrence.

The researchers reported three cases where systemic lupus erythematosus appeared 4-6 weeks after mild COVID-19 in women, suggesting further studies are needed to explore this potential connection.

Lupus erythematosus panniculitis on the scalp can cause unique geometric hair loss patterns.

This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.

This study reported that tuberculosis can mimic lupus-like symptoms, including the production of autoantibodies, which may confuse the diagnosis with systemic lupus erythematosus flares.