Certain KIR genes in Indian SLE patients are linked to disease severity and could be biomarkers.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
5 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
11 citations,
January 2009 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Early and aggressive treatment can significantly regrow hair in discoid lupus erythematosus.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with lupus had an unusual type of hair loss not typical for the disease but improved with treatment.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Health and Medicine” Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A patient with a rare form of lupus improved after treatment for skin ulcers and hair loss on the face and scalp.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.
39 citations,
October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Different types of hair loss in lupus need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.
19 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
8 citations,
August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fractional infrared technology is effective and safe for treating cervical laxity.
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.
March 2019 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Skin problems are common and early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and certain immune system markers are important for diagnosis and treatment.
18 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
1 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Certain skin symptoms can help detect and manage systemic lupus.
2 citations,
January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
134 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
21 citations,
September 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” People with Lichen planopilaris are more likely to have certain autoimmune and endocrine disorders but less likely to have conditions like allergies and diabetes.
7 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
2 citations,
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” European dermatologic treatments focus on lifestyle and psychosocial factors, use diverse methods like baths and climate therapy, and emphasize the importance of diet and supplements for skin health.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
September 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.
158 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a severely impaired quality of life, especially emotionally.
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.
39 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.