11 citations,
August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Calcium pantothenate therapy improved symptoms of discoid lupus erythematosus without side effects.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Lupus” NEMO syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus are linked in a new disease association.
9 citations,
February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy” Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.
8 citations,
June 1982 in “Journal of adolescent health care” Teenage girls with Lupus often struggle with the disease's impact on their looks, which may lead them to change their medication without a doctor's advice.
6 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
6 citations,
April 2020 in “Cureus” A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
6 citations,
March 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Pericardiocentesis and immunosuppressants effectively treat cardiac tamponade in pregnant women with SLE.
5 citations,
September 2020 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Case Reports in Rheumatology” Early recognition and management of connective tissue diseases like lupus are crucial in young patients.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
3 citations,
March 2022 in “Medicine” Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
3 citations,
March 2017 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
SLE significantly affects daily life, especially through fatigue and joint pain, highlighting the need for better treatments.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Rheumato” A young woman with severe symptoms was diagnosed with SLE and improved significantly after treatment.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.
2 citations,
May 2016 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” Systemic lupus erythematosus is managed with lifestyle changes, symptomatic treatments, and careful use of medications to control symptoms and flares.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
2 citations,
January 2006 in “Technical report” The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.
1 citations,
September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma can help treat scarring hair loss caused by Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Most patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus in Bangladesh are young women, with chronic forms and photosensitivity being common.
Systemic lupus erythematosus is diagnosed earlier in males than females.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.
1 citations,
June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Pincer nails are rare in lupus patients and may be managed conservatively.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” Telitacicept helped stabilize complement levels in a patient with lupus and thyroid cancer.
Tumid lupus erythematosus can cause non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and requires careful diagnosis.