research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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research Predictive Factors for Treatment Responses to Baricitinib in Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective, Multivariate Analysis of 70 Cases from a Single Center
Certain patient traits can predict better hair regrowth with baricitinib in severe alopecia areata.
research Intravenous Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy in Severe Alopecia Areata
Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
research A Single-Center Retrospective Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Intravenous Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy for 113 Patients With Alopecia Areata
Intravenous methylprednisolone helped over half of alopecia areata patients regrow hair, but many relapsed.
research Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Study
Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.
research Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate may be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata.
research Dramatic Response of Scarring Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus to Intravenous Methylprednisolone, Oral Corticosteroids, and Hydroxychloroquine in a 5-Year-Old Child
A 5-year-old girl's scalp scarring and hair loss from lupus improved with specific medications.
research Cutaneous Thrombosis and ANCA-Positive Vasculitis Associated with Propylthiouracil Therapy
Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.
research Tacrolimus-Associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in a Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipient
An 8-year-old boy developed a rare condition after a liver transplant, which improved after changing his medication.
research Case of Alemtuzumab-Related Alopecia Areata Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Systemic corticosteroids might help treat hair loss caused by alemtuzumab in MS patients.
research High-Dose Pulsed Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata in Childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Back to the Basics: Response of Alopecia Areata Universalis to Intravenous High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy
High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research Recalcitrant Widespread Alopecia Areata in a Child Treated Successfully with Oral Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy
Oral methylprednisolone pulse therapy helped an 11-year-old regrow 80% of his hair in six months.
research Early Intervention with High-Dose Steroid Pulse Therapy Prolongs Disease-Free Interval of Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Early high-dose steroid treatment helps prolong disease-free periods in severe alopecia areata.
research A Case of Hemi-Isaac's Syndrome
A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
research An Atypical Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lupus Enteritis Accompanied by Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction and Bilateral Hydronephroureter
A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita Occurring in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
research Flares of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management
Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.
research A First Case of Childhood Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Associated with Alopecia Universalis
A nine-year-old girl with muscle weakness and total hair loss improved with specific treatments.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Practical Review of Possible Medical Treatments Based on Over 350 Hidradenitis Patients
Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
research Immunosuppressive Therapy in Autoimmune Disease: A Review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
research Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.
research Lupus Panniculitis as an Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Early treatment and regular check-ups are crucial for lupus patients to prevent progression and improve outcomes.
research Thrombophilia and Polycythemia in a Woman With Budd-Chiari Syndrome
A woman with Budd-Chiari syndrome improved after treatment and needs a liver transplant, highlighting the importance of considering non-criteria antiphospholipid syndrome in similar cases.
research Mycophenolate Mofetil in Induction and Maintenance Therapy for Juvenile Onset Severe Lupus Nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil is effective for treating severe lupus nephritis in children.
research The Usual Treatment of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
The document concludes that inhalation of oxygen and sumatriptan injections are primary for cluster headaches, indomethacin for paroxysmal hemicrania, and lidocaine and lamotrigine for SUNCT, but SUNCT often resists treatment.
research A 39-Year-Old Woman with Lupus, Myositis, and a Recalcitrant Vasculopathy
Antituberculous drugs improved symptoms in a woman with lupus and myositis.
research An Eruption of Numerous Spiny Papules in a Pediatric Transplant Patient
Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
research Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis and Management
New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
research Study of New Candidate Substances for Treating Hair Loss Related to Cell Damage Caused by Intermittent Fever
Ibuprofen, menthol, and cetirizine may help prevent or slow hair loss.