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Certain diseases like AIDS and lupus can make African hair become silky.
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research Leukemia Cutis of the Scalp Masquerading as Kerion in a Child
Leukemia can sometimes appear as unusual skin issues in children.
research Clinicopathological Study of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is more common in women aged 31-40, often worsened by sunlight, and confirmed by specific lab tests.
research A Case of Autoimmune Facial Swelling, Weakness, and Sensorineuropathy with Lower Limb Myositis
The woman's facial symptoms are best explained by primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
research Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gouty Arthritis in an Adult Patient with Down's Syndrome
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
research Clinical Analysis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Elderly for 33 Cases
Elderly SLE patients show fewer typical symptoms and more hormonal side effects.
research Pattern of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Among Nigerians
SLE is more common among Nigerians than previously thought, especially in women, requiring early treatment.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study
Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.
research Tumid Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Report on Their Rare Coexistence
A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research Aching Alopecia: A Case of Giant Cell Arteritis in a 70-Year-Old Woman
Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.
research Abdominal Pain in a Young Woman With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A young woman with lupus was treated with hydroxychloroquine and prednisone.
research Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus with Autoimmune Thyroid Dysfunction as the First Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
research Castleman's Disease Combined with the Development of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A 16-year-old boy with Castleman's disease and lupus was successfully treated and showed no recurrence.
research Drug-Induced Lupus or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus After Experimental COVID-19 Therapy: Difficulties in Differential Diagnosis
Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
research Psychosis as an Early Manifestation of Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Case Report
Psychosis can be an early sign of neuropsychiatric lupus, treatable with tailored medication.
research Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups
Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
research The CLE40 and CRN/CLV2 Signaling Pathways Antagonistically Control Root Meristem Growth in Arabidopsis
CLE40 and CRN/CLV2 pathways have opposite effects on root growth in Arabidopsis.
research The Adsorption Behavior of Cationic Surfactant onto Human Hair Fibers
A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
research Alopecia Areata Following Adalimumab
A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.
research Straight Hair Associated with Interferon-Alpha Plus Ribavirin in Hepatitis C Infection
ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
research Expression of Concern: Potential Risk for Developing Severe COVID-19 Disease Among Anabolic Steroid Users
Anabolic steroid users may face higher risk of severe COVID-19.
research Patchy Alopecia Areata Sparing Gray Hairs: A Case Series
Patchy alopecia areata can affect only pigmented hairs, leaving gray hairs untouched.
research Disappearing Foot Disease: An Unusual Presentation of Primary Lymphoma of Bone
An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.
research Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis Due to Metronidazole
A man developed a skin reaction from metronidazole, which improved after stopping the drug and starting steroids.
research Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Metabolic Syndrome, and Androgenic Alopecia: Is There a Possible Relationship?
People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.
research Suspected Cutaneous Drug Toxicity in Rheumatoid Arthritis—An Evaluation
Most skin rashes in rheumatoid arthritis patients were not caused by their medication, and careful evaluation allowed most to keep taking their beneficial treatment.
research Group A Streptococcal Sepsis and Arthritis
A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
research Sub-Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Following Nitrofurantoin: Causative or Coincidental?
Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research Crohn's Ileocolitis Presenting as Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
research Real-Life Experience with Belimumab in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Control of Disease Activity and Flares in a Multicenter Cohort
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.