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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.
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September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
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March 2022 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma can help treat scarring hair loss caused by Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
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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.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.
October 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Baricitinib improved hair loss and arthritis in a lupus patient.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.
Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in lupus patients.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib successfully treated vitiligo in a patient with lupus without side effects.
March 2024 in “Poster presentations” A woman with lupus and Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease improved with treatment.
February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology” CGF therapy may help hair regrowth and improve scars in DLE patients.
February 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
December 2023 in “Intisari Sains Medis” SLE and DM can coexist but are rare and need careful evaluation.
Health care providers should address the emotional challenges of SLE patients with comprehensive care.
Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
October 2023 in “F1000Research” TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with SLE on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
August 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman with lupus experienced hair regrowth after treatment, but hair transplantation is not advised for her condition.
August 2023 in “Anales de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas” The patient with lupus and hair loss improved with oral and topical minoxidil.
June 2023 in “F1000Research” A young woman with lupus developed tuberculosis due to weakened immunity from her medication, showing the need for better TB screening in such patients.
Older men with late-onset lupus have a higher mortality rate than women.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTEN was identified as a specific marker for the skin disease cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and it helps increase the expression of harmful type I interferons.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
March 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” The main difference in hair loss for lupus patients is smaller and fewer sebaceous glands.
January 2023 in “Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research” Vitiligo and lupus can occur together, requiring careful treatment to manage both conditions.