August 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be a rare first sign of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
August 2022 in “Case reports in medicine” Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
No single biomarker is reliable enough for diagnosing and assessing SLE.
November 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” A patient with both bullous lichen planus and systemic lupus erythematosus showed improvement with treatment.
November 2021 in “European Heart Journal Supplements” SLE can increase the risk of blood clots, leading to heart failure, but treatment can improve heart function.
June 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” A patient with lupus experienced complete hair regrowth after treatment with thalidomide.
January 2021 in “Anais do Congresso Brasileiro de Reumatologia 2020” Tofacitinib improved arthritis and partially improved hair loss in a lupus patient without side effects.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Active treatment can help prevent scarring hair loss in SLE patients.
June 2020 in “Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia” Anti-DFS70 antibodies can help identify nonsystemic autoimmune conditions in SLE patients.
December 2019 in “Saintika Medika” A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
April 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The conclusion is that having both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus may suggest a shared immune response in certain people, and a mix of antimalarial drugs and 5-alfa-reductase inhibitors is recommended for treatment.
August 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Skin issues like hair loss, rash, and sensitivity to sunlight are key signs of lupus activity.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Discoid Lupus Erythematosus often causes scarring hair loss, is influenced by genetics and environment, and requires early treatment to prevent worsening.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
Skin symptoms in lupus help diagnose and manage the disease early.
Hair loss in SLE patients is mostly due to chronic telogen effluvium and is linked to moderate disease activity.
Neuropsychiatric lupus is a severe form of lupus that needs strong treatment to improve life quality.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” NKG2D gene polymorphism doesn't affect SLE risk but may influence symptoms like rash and hair loss.
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.
December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease causing diverse symptoms and major organ involvement.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is more common in women aged 31-40, often worsened by sunlight, and confirmed by specific lab tests.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Pediatrics” Neonatal lupus symptoms usually resolve, but some children may develop other autoimmune diseases later.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” TB can mimic SLE symptoms, so doctors should consider TB in such cases.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.
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November 2004 in “Medicine” Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.
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October 2020 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Choosing the right tools is crucial for accurately measuring lupus activity and damage.
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August 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” A disease causing skin issues in young adult German short-haired pointers is hereditary, with most affected dogs not responding to treatment.
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 vaccines can trigger autoimmune flares but are still beneficial for patients with autoimmune conditions.
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September 2009 in “Psychosomatics” A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.